Last Chance to Register for the September 8th ACT
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Although the regular registration deadline passed us by a couple weeks ago, students can still register late for the September 8th ACT. Simply go to the ACT registration website by ... Read More
Washington Monthly's 2012 Ranking of Best Liberal Arts Colleges
Monday August 27, 2012
Unlike the U.S. News & World Report rankings, you won't find Amherst and Williams at the very top of Washington Monthly's list of best liberal arts colleges. Factors such as ... Read More
2012 Washington Monthly College Rankings Now Available!
Monday August 27, 2012
Washington Monthly just released its 2012 college rankings. The magazine uses a methodology very different from U.S. News & World Report. While U.S. News tends to privilege the privileged, Washington ... Read More
Top Michigan Colleges and Universities
Saturday August 25, 2012
The top colleges and universities in Michigan represent a wide range of public, private, large, small, and specialized schools. Two engineering schools made the list, as did several colleges ... Read More
When Do the 2013 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings Come Out?
Thursday August 23, 2012
For those of you who are impatiently awaiting the release of the 2013 edition of the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best colleges, you'll need to wait a ... Read More
Fiske Guide's Best Buys Among Public Institutions
Thursday August 23, 2012
Yesterday I presented the list of "best buys" among private colleges from the Fiske Guide to Colleges, and today we'll look at the top picks among public colleges and universities. ... Read More
Fiske Guide's Best Buys Among Private Colleges
Wednesday August 22, 2012
When you're selecting a college, keep in mind that a college's sticker price often has little to do with the school's true value. More important is what a typical student ... Read More
Help for First-Time College Students
Tuesday August 21, 2012
Getting into college is certainly a challenge, but you have many more challenges ahead of you. If you're one of the millions of students heading off to your first semester ... Read More
How College Academics Differ from High School
Monday August 20, 2012
Our new first-year class will be arriving here at Alfred University later this week, and across the country colleges are kicking off the fall semester. If you're going to be ... Read More
Emory University Misrepresents Admissions Data
Saturday August 18, 2012
We hear similar stories all too frequently, but Emory University is the latest institution to reveal that its external reporting of SAT and ACT scores used inflated numbers. Read the ... Read More
All About Dartmouth College
Friday August 17, 2012
With a beautiful campus, Ivy League prestige, and an acceptance rate that keeps getting lower (currently a little over 9%), Dartmouth College sets the bar high for prospective students. You're ... Read More
12 Facebook Photos You Should Delete Now
Friday August 17, 2012
We may like to think that only our friends are looking at our Facebook accounts, but anyone who wants to know more about us is likely to investigate our online ... Read More
9 Scholarships with September Deadlines
Thursday August 16, 2012
September is a busy time with classes resuming, colleges to choose, the fall ACT and SAT looming, and application essays to write. It's easy to put your search for college ... Read More
Sample Common Application Short Answer on Horseback Riding
Thursday August 16, 2012
It's easy to focus all your effort and anxiety on the Common Application's personal essay. But the personal essay isn't the only piece of writing you need to submit with ... Read More
How Much High School English Do You Need?
Wednesday August 15, 2012
I've already written about the foreign language, math, and science coursework you'll need to be a competitive college applicant. Today we look at English, a subject that doesn't require a ... Read More
How Much High School Science Do You Need to Get Into College?
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Every college requires applicants to have completed a core high school curriculum, but the specifics can vary greatly from school to school. On the science front, the majority of selective ... Read More
Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges
Tuesday August 14, 2012
If you're attracted to the small classes and personal attention found at a liberal arts college, but you like the sticker price of giant public universities, a public liberal arts ... Read More
Top Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
Friday August 10, 2012
The smallest state has some excellent choices for higher education. My top picks represent colleges with a wide range of personalities and admissions standards. Of course Brown University, one of ... Read More
CollegeWeekLive Back to School Event Is Today
Thursday August 9, 2012
CollegeWeekLive's Back to School event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST today. The free online event features numerous keynote speakers focusing on topics such as academic success, doing ... Read More
Prepare for These College Interview Questions
Tuesday August 7, 2012
If you're visiting colleges in the few weeks remaining before classes start, your time on campus is a great opportunity to arrange an interview. The interview gives you a chance ... Read More
What TOEFL Score Do You Need to Get Into College?
Monday August 6, 2012
If you're a non-native English speaker, you're most likely going to need to demonstrate your proficiency in English when you apply to colleges in the United States. The Test of ... Read More
The Colleges of the Fenway Consortium
Sunday August 5, 2012
A college consortium can add lots of value to the social and educational opportunities available to the students who attend the participating schools. The Colleges of the Fenway is no ... Read More
United States Military Academies
Friday August 3, 2012
In the current economic climate, the majority of college applicants are looking for a good educational value. The most attractive education, of course, is one that has strong academics and ... Read More
When Will The Princeton Review's Best Colleges 2013 Edition Be Published?
Thursday August 2, 2012
For those of you who are eager to see who wins the highest marks for everything from libraries to partying, you're going to have to wait a little longer. The ... Read More
Forbes Ranking of America's Top Colleges Now Available
Thursday August 2, 2012
On August 1st, Forbes published its annual list of America's Top Colleges online, and the print version will appear in the magazine later this month. The top 10 schools will ... Read More
488 Colleges Now Use the Common Application
Wednesday August 1, 2012
The number of colleges and universities using the Common Application keeps growing. Members now come from 46 states, Washington D.C., and five foreign countries, and they range from highly selective ... Read More
The 2012-13 Common Application is Now Available!
Wednesday August 1, 2012
The Common Application for the 2012-13 admissions cycle went live yesterday, a few hours ahead of schedule. You can find it on The Common Application website. And while I hate ... Read More