What you should know and be aware of, too, is that a college debt, for both you and/or your parents, can be very burdensome in your life, affecting the way you live for many years. It is best, then, to get an affordable education, one you don’t have to pay for for the rest of your life.
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If you’re on a college campus this fall for the very first time, the whole idea of doing college work may intimidate you. You should know something—you’re not alone!
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Small things can have a big impact. Below are some areas that can help you get into college. Under each are some different ways to consider what can improve your game.
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In our last blog we wrote about how most college applicants visit about 4 college campuses on average while deciding which college to go to. We also suggested the campus visit is important because it allows you to get a gut reaction, which is often a major factor in your decisions making. In order to have a real gut sense of a school, you have to make you visit real and worthwhile.
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Fall!—beautiful colors and squash–and time for the college application process to begin in earnest.
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It’s fall and time to hit the books. Maybe you’re finishing up high school and getting positioned to apply to college, or maybe you’re in your first years of college. Whether you’re a high school student or a college student, College Basics wants you to succeed.
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As the days get shorter, some of you may be thinking about your senior year. But, as newbie seniors you should be thinking about your college applications, and one of the hardest parts of that application is your college application essay or the personal statement.
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As you all know—only too well—the college application process is competitive, very competitive. You can have great test scores, be at the top of your class, have a great résumé and good teacher recommendations, and still be just one of the pack.
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There are thousands of colleges out there! Which one is right for you? That IS the question!
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The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) releases it College Destination Index (CDI) each year. This index goes beyond standard college ratings like cost, academics, and athletic programming. It also analyses the areas in which colleges are located along with academic environment and quality of life.
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