The Ultimate Guide to the College Campus Visit
When trying to find the “right fit” college for a student, there are many different factors to consider. As we’ve seen, some factors are quantifiable (tuition, for example). Others are less concrete—but not thereby less important. This is one reason why it is highly...
Choosing A College: Community Colleges
In a previous post we looked at liberal arts colleges, which can be as exclusive, selective, and well-endowed as private universities. In this post, I focus on a very different kind of college: the community college. Story #1: Sue Here’s a true story to get us...
Choosing A College: Liberal Arts Colleges
Quite possibly, most people will have heard the term “liberal arts college” but won’t have any idea what it really means. I’m going to introduce and then ultimately advocate liberal arts colleges. I think these institutions offer some of the best educational...
Financial Factors To Consider When Choosing A College (3 Tips)
Many families don’t consider financial factors early enough in the college admissions process. This is often because it is uncomfortable or painful for parents to discuss the reality of family finances with children. Given the ever-rising cost of tuition, families...
5 Factors To Consider When Choosing A College
To start, let’s consider this story… Stephen, a student who grew up watching his mother work as a nurse, had known his whole life that he wants to be a doctor. A hardworking student who made up for what he lacked in natural ability through hard work and...Recent Posts
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The Ultimate Guide to the College Campus Visit
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Choosing A College: Community Colleges
Sue came to America during her senior year of high school, leaving her without a lot of college options. She had to enroll at her local community college. Read more…
