Did you not get 
into your dream school? Are you unhappy with your college choices? Still undecided? Luckily you still have options.
NACAC (the National Association of College Admissions Counseling) released their 2012 Space Availability Survey, which says that at least 375 colleges still have space for freshman or transfer students for the Fall 2012 semester. Continue reading
We asked our readers how many of them transferred colleges. A little more than a third – 36% – transferred schools during their college careers. The important thing students need to remember is that, if your college does not work for you, you always have options.
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Tagged College Search, Poll Results, Question of the Week, Transferring Colleges
So you are looking to make your college choice … You know you’re supposed to be going to a school with great academics and superb learning facilities, but in the back of your mind, you realize that the college atmosphere - the students, the parties, the girls (or boys) – is a much bigger part of your decision than your parents care to admit.
What’s really important to the average student: How big is the school? Is it public or private? Can I wake up six minutes before class, hungover and still make it on time?
It’s getting down to the wire. So here are the hard-hitting things to ask yourself before you make that final decision.
Spring is in the air. High school seniors are in the process of making their college decision, while juniors are studying to take the SAT for the first time. If you are a high school freshman or sophomore who wants to be as prepared as possible for the intense college planning years, here are some things you can do right now to make sure you are building a strong four-year plan.
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Tagged College Planning, College Search, Freshman, High School, Sophomore, Student Counselor, Timeline, Top 5
While students are making their lists of pros and cons of their top schools, parents across their country are anxious to help their children make the “right choice.” But how much influence should a parent have on this all-important decision? We asked parents and experts to weigh-in on the subject from their own experiences.
May 1st is Decision Day! That’s when students must let schools know whether or not they will be attending their college in the fall. In other words … this is crunch time. It may seem like each step in the admissions process is more stressful than the one before it, but no worries. We are here to help. During College Decision Week, we will be offering all sorts of advice to help you make the right college choice!
To kick off College Decision Week, here are five of the most important factors to consider when choosing a college.
You finally finished the time-consuming and stressful process of completing and sending out your college applications. Congratulations! Now, take a moment, take a breath and give yourself credit for working towards a goal and making it a reality.
Now comes the nerve-wracking part of the college search: waiting to find out where you have been accepted. There is not much you can do once your applications have been submitted. Try not to make these 3 mistakes.
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Tagged College Applications, College Planning, College Search, High School, Senior, Senioritis, These 3 Mistakes
As a spring admit or mid-year transfer, you have more of a challenge ahead of you than students who have already been attending school for a semester. Most of the students around you are already comfortable with their ,surroundings while you are still making the necessary adjustments.
Here is how to adjust to college as a spring admit.
Posted in College Life
Tagged College Life, College Schedule, College Search, Counselor, Dorms, Freshman 15, How To..., Roommates, Spring Admits, Transfers
Visiting colleges is a major part of the college-search process. If you are planning to visit a school – especially if it’s one of your top college choices – try to set up a college interview prior to your visit. Meeting with an admissions officer or official from the university is an excellent way to increase your chances of being accepted.
A face-to-face discussion gives you the opportunity to show a bit of your personality … and to explain any academic shortcomings that might be on your transcript. It’s another chance for you to show the school how much you want to attend and how they might benefit from having you as a student there.
Posted in College Planning
Tagged Admissions, Campus Tour, College Interview, College Planning, College Search, College Visits, Interview
During the first half of your high school career, your college search might not necessarily be your top priority. However, the sooner you start thinking about college – and start to take your college search seriously – the better.
Posted in College Planning, High School, Special Features
Tagged College Planning, College Search, College Search Week, Freshman, High School, Sophomore
