The number of students who actually put down a deposit after being accepted to a college or university equals the acceptance yield. This figure could...
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Money and College Admissions
The Higher Education Research Institute of The University of California at Los Angeles conducts an annual survey of freshmen who attend four year...
Saving with College Loans
Federal student loans are great EXCEPT when the market goes down. For example, now the fixed rate of PLUS loans is 8.5% and for Stafford Loans 6.8%...
Looking for Student Loans
Thank you, Carla Thornton! In the January 24th edition of USA Weekend, Carla wrote about social lending sites. If you as a college student or...
To Apply Electronically or Through Snail Mail, That is the Question!
Yes, some colleges require that you apply electronically; and, indeed, colleges do find electronic applications quick and easy. But, is it always a...
What Is the Competition for Getting into the Best Colleges This Year?
April 1 is the deadline, the deadline when most students hear if they were accepted to the college of their choice. Your chance of being accepted on...
The Short Activity Essay
The short activity essay is required as part of your Common Application. You may also see something similar requested in the supplemental essays for...
Competition for College Applicants
As you seniors begin the process of applying to college this year, you might want a look at the playing field. You are entering an era of record...
Get Ready for College Applications BEFORE you Start your Senior Year
Stress! That will be the dominating word if you do not take some proactive steps to ready yourself for applying to colleges your senior year. Before...
Attention, Juniors!!!
If you are ending your junior year of high school and looking forward to a summer off, think again. There are things you need to be doing this summer...