My College Guide Magazine - Sophomore Edition

College Wait Lists – Are They Worth the Wait?

Getting a “maybe” and being put on a college wait list from your top school of choice puts you squarely in limbo. As tempting as it [...]

Highest-Paying Jobs By Major

Wondering what the highest paying jobs by major are this year? Here's the scoop: Major: Business or Finance Management Information [...]

Increasing Opportunities for Low-Income Students to Attend College

CBS news recently referred to a growing movement in college opportunities as “color-blind Affirmative Action,” and plenty of people are [...]

Essay and Demonstrated Interest – More Important Than Ever

Want to increase your chances of getting into a specific school? Show them you want them. The National Association for College Admission [...]

Financial Aid Myths

Myth #1 - Getting outside scholarships can only help. Before you go slogging through the vast number of scholarship opportunities outside [...]

Making the Most of It – Visiting a Friend at College

Congrats! your parents have finally agreed to let you visit your friend at college. While you should go with the intention of having fun, [...]

Pop Culture Trends Found on College Campuses

Sometimes, the jump from high school to college can feel like you’re moving to another country where you don’t speak the language. But [...]

5 Ways To Start Checking Out Colleges

So, you’re finally getting serious about the prospect of going to college and feeling an itch to start looking at some options. But where [...]

Earn Money for College

Average college tuition and fees range from $9,650 to $33,480 per year, according to the College Board. Tack on room and board, and that [...]

Campus Visits – An Insider’s Guide

For many students, the high school years can be a mix of excitement and total chaos. On top of studying for standardized tests, [...]

Technology + College Admissions

Thanks to technology, it’s never been easier to find information on colleges. New tech and digital tools help you do everything: compare [...]

5 Ways to Start Preparing for College Now

It may feel a bit early to start thinking about preparing for college, but the earlier you begin the process, the better. We’ve asked [...]

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Articles from the 2019 Sophomore Edition

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Articles from the 2019 Sophomore Edition of My College Guide