College essays are hard to write. We hear you! Collegebasics offers several articles to help you get off to a good start—at least a start–...
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College Search Apps
We are digital now! And, digital tools can improve the “needle in the haystack” search for the right college for you. How? Digital apps are more...
For College Applicants Affected by Disasters like Hurricanes
Please calm yourselves if you were affected by Harvey or Irma, etc. Already colleges and testers are making exceptions for students and schools...
Winning College Acceptance
There are definite criteria for acceptance to a college, and it’s not a mystery. A student needs to be qualified in academic and extracurricular...
What Are College Student Fees?
When you go to college, you mostly think about the costs of tuition and room and board, but there are many more costs: transportation, clothing...
Questions to Ask About Taking the SAT and the ACT
Most colleges, although not all, require applicants to submit scores from either the SAT or the ACT along with their high school grades, teacher...
Can I Save College Tuition Money?
Yes! The answer is yes. Of course there are the more typical ways of saving on college costs: stay at home and save dorm fees, graduate early by...
Five Myths about Graduating
Well, college was a blast! But now it’s over and it’s time to start thinking about your graduation ceremony – and most importantly, what you’ll do...
College Admission Despite a Blemished High School Record
Perhaps your high school career hit a rough patch or two: a failing grade, a bad freshman year, a suspension, even bad SAT/ACT scores. Can you still...
Cover Letters for College Grads
You’re done with classwork, but now you have another challenge—getting a job. Once again, it’s probably a first—and you thought you were done with...