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College Planning

Choosing a College

Lots of hints here about choosing colleges—it’s not all about what you’re friends are doing.

The First Step in College Selection: Self-Analysis

Step 2: Deciding on College Characteristics that Fit You

Step 3: Gathering Information on Colleges

Step 4: Narrowing Down Your College List

Step 5: Putting Together Your College Selection List

25 Common Mistakes in Choosing a College

How Does a Student-athlete Choose the Best College?

Questions to Ask on your College Visit

How to Make the Most of Your College Visit

Parents, Be Aware of the Pressure that Goes into Choosing a College!

Who Makes the Final College Selection, Parent or Student?

Your High School Path ( 10 items )
Decisions you make in your high school years can propel you into the best position for applying to colleges. Here’s the scoop.
Standing Out from Others ( 5 items )
Here are some helpful suggestions about how to distinguish yourself as a high schooler so you will be more competitive applying to college!
Admissions Testing ( 9 items )
There are so many decisions about which tests to take, when to apply, and what tests to retake! We offer a step-by-step quide.
Charting Your Plan ( 2 items )
Here is month-by-month advice for your high school years.