Times are changing when it comes to choosing a college. While it used to be the “norm” for students to graduate high school and immediately enroll in a traditional public or private college, the trends are shifting to meet the […read more]
With the high cost of a college education these days, many wonder if it’s really worth it to put in the time to earn a college degree. Several recent studies, including one from the Pew Research Center, have helped provide […read more]
About 59 percent of students in four-year bachelor’s degree programs graduate college in six years. Despite that statistic, it is possible to get a bachelor’s degree in four years today, but it takes good planning, hard work and dedication. Some […read more]
The number of online degree programs is growing. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has released its rankings of the best online degree programs. The rankings list provides a good list of schools that offer online […read more]
There are all sorts of different colleges out there today completely online universities, traditional colleges, state schools, private colleges, for-profit colleges. But what does a university’s label or category really mean? Here’s a look at what common terms can tell […read more]
Fall is a great time to start your college search. Why? There are tons of college fairs you can attend to learn about the college options available to you. What to do at a college fair: At a college fair, […read more]
It wasn’t easy getting into college: you’ve worked long and hard and want to make sure that you can find professors who are the best in their field…at least at your school. My College Guide has discovered websites that rank […read more]
There are plenty of college fairs to choose from, but the real question is whether or not you should bother attending. There are a few pros and cons involved in attending a college fair that we will explore in this […read more]
The constant discussion of grades and SAT scores and how they relates to getting into college may leave many students feeling as though letters of recommendation are an afterthought. Yet, this isn’t exactly the case, as recommendations can, in fact, […read more]
Out-of-State Colleges While parents may prefer that their High School graduate consider in-state colleges and universities, it is not unusual for students to push for an out-of-state experience. High-schoolers considering colleges often find out-of-state options alluring, to be able to […read more]
