The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) releases it College Destination Index (CDI) each year. This index goes beyond standard college...
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Help Me Get Into College!
Applications are up, and acceptance is down. That’s not news; it’s the way things have been. So what are your chances for gaining admission to a...
Have Books; Will Save!
College Basics’ mission is to help students get into college and have a successful experience. So…we’re always looking for ways college students can...
5 Best Part Time Jobs for College Students
If you’re a college student then you’re probably on a strict budget of sorts. Graduating from college without a mountain of debt over your head is...
7 Reasons Private Student Loans are Turning into a Nightmare for an Entire Generation
Borrowing money so you can attend a college of your choice? It certainly seems worth it. But, do you have to make some hard decisions when it comes...
How College Affects Women and Men
Studies indicate that women and men experience college in different ways. Women are seen as placing more value on intellectual pursuits and excelling...
What College has the Right Fit for You
If you’re a high school junior, this coming summer, you will be immersed in trying to finalize the list of colleges you will apply to. And, don’t say...
Early Action
Harvard and Princeton both eliminated their Early Decision programs in September, 2006, affecting the entering classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010. This...
The Summer after Your Junior Year of High School
Summer vacation is right around the corner, but it’s not time for vacation for juniors going into their senior year of high school. Why not? Because...
Approaching the Personal Essay on the Common Application
The Common Application offers you several choices in prompts for you to write to for a personal essay. Choice is good, but too much choice can also...