When students and families begin thinking about college, one of the most important — and often confusing — topics is understanding college requirements. These go far beyond just filling out an application and hitting submit. Colleges have a range of expectations —...
The country is still in the throes of the coronavirus epidemic, and the time has come for students to head back to America’s colleges and universities. According to Safety.com, 30% of colleges are planning to implement hybrid learning, but what if your child is going...
As college administrators across the country look to regain some sense of normalcy on campus this fall, every indication is that the return to class will be anything but normal. Some schools are planning to resume via virtual learning courses, while others are hoping...
With so many colleges and universities still unsure whether they'll be able to engage in face to face classes in the fall of 2020, many would-be students are considering the possibility of a Coronavirus gap year between high school and higher ed. The truth is, this...
Common in many countries including Australia and the UK, taking a year between high school graduation and beginning college – also known as a “gap year” – hasn’t been popular in the US until Malia Obama’s choice to do the same hit the news. Now, more and more students...
Post high school education is more expensive than ever. Tuition rates alone have increased at three times the rate of inflation over the past 25 years, and the trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Unfortunately, tuition is only one aspect of your total...
Going to college is an exciting time. Many incoming freshmen are so eager to move to their new dorms, start classes, and party that they neglect to check their finances before the big day. If you’re moving to college soon or have a child starting college this fall, be...
One of the most challenging decisions college freshmen face is the question of where to live: on campus or off. Once you settle in, you won’t want to bother moving throughout the school year so it’s important to make an educated choice. In some cases, colleges require...
The transition that your child makes into adulthood as they leave home can be jolting. Although it might seem like your role as a parent is dismissed when your child sets foot onto their college campus, this is not the case. There are many ways that parents can help...
Since most of your enrollment requirements should be met before high school graduation, the summer before college appears largely as an opportunity to relax and rest before attending college. However, while a proper vacation from your previous work is important, you...