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]
Myths about college admissions abound. Have you been fooled by any? Check out these four common college admissions myths, and learn what the truth really is so you can worry less, and enjoy your high school years (and the college […read more]
College rankings abound. These rankings are often subjective, or only look at select data sets, so colleges may have different rankings depending on the service ranking it. Rankings may help you determine how good of a reputation a college has, […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]
Happy New Year! When it comes to getting into college, there’s lots to do: research colleges, visit campuses, take the SAT or ACT, write your application essay, request transcripts, apply for financial aid, and so much more. Being organized about […read more]
With 2014 coming to a close, we’re taking a look back to bring you some of My College Guide’s best advice from 2014. From college scholarships and financial aid tips to demonstrating interest and earning college credit while you’re still […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]
From videos, photos, 3-D interactive maps and pop-up virtual tour guides many college websites now have virtual tours of their campuses online. These virtual tools allow you to “visit” a college campus without leaving home. But what can these virtual […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 you […read more]
Some people say junior year is the toughest year of high school, but we know you can succeed! Use our junior year college admission timeline to help you stay on track in the college selection and admission process. Fall Semester […read more]
