Monthly Archives: May 2017

How to Save Money in College — No one’s bank account ever has as many digits as they’d like to see, but the savings accounts of college students can be particularly bleak. Besides the fact that college students may be paying out of pocket for tuition and housing, they generally don’t work full-time, or even half-time, jobs. […]

Creative Ways to Save Money Even When You Feel Broke

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on May 29, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

Applying to college with disciplinary history — Most students who are applying to college with a disciplinary history or criminal record would like to move forward with their lives, and they may feel frustrated or nervous when they come across questions about their backgrounds on their college applications. Students applying with the Common App, for example, might […]

Applying to College with a Disciplinary History or Criminal Record

This entry was posted in Admissions on May 26, 2017 by Gwen Elise

A girl wonders "how much should I tip?" and leaves money on the table. — 1. Learn how to write and cash a check. This is especially important if you’re going to be paying rent or not utilizing the online payment options for your utilities. You may need to write a check for any other number of reasons: paying for a camping trip, paying for […]

Banking Essentials to Learn Before College

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on May 23, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

¿Qué certificación de inglés necesito? — Si estás estudiando inglés y organizando tu plan de estudios, inclusive si estás pensando en postularte a un plan de estudios en el extranjero o mejorar tus ofertas laborales, es importante que sepas elegir la certificación de inglés que mejor se adecúe a tu futuro ya que esto no solo […]

¿Qué certificación de inglés necesito?

This entry was posted in Admissions on May 20, 2017 by Mauro Schimf

Understanding the GMAT: A Test for Prospective MBA Students — The GMAT, or the Graduate Management Admission Test, is a standardized admissions test for prospective MBA students. Their scores on the test help business schools select which students they’d like to accept from the pool of applicants. So, if business school is on your mind, taking the GMAT (or maybe […]

Understanding the GMAT: A Test for Prospective MBA Students

This entry was posted in Admissions on May 17, 2017 by Gwen Elise

How to Prepare for a Safe Road Trip — I like to brag that I’m an expert road-tripper. I have visited all but five states in the U.S. by car and have driven across the country three times since I graduated from college. I can’t say that all of those trips have gone smoothly. In fact, one time I […]

How to Prepare for a Safe Road-Trip

This entry was posted in Travel on May 15, 2017 by Megan Reynolds

How to Do Laundry: Tips to Master Everyone's Least Favorite Chore — For many students, going to college provides the first opportunity they have to live on their own. Whether you go to college in a different state or choose a school close to home and live on campus or in an apartment, you need to know a few life skills as […]

How to Do Laundry: Tips to Master Everyone’s Least Favorite Chore

This entry was posted in Housing on May 11, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

A man uses budget apps to stay on top of finances. — Taking control of your finances is empowering and terrifying, especially if you’ve had your bank accounts managed by or shared with a parent for the majority of your life. It’s a big step on the way to becoming a responsible adult, but now you get to worry about whether your […]

Money Management Apps to Help You Stay on Top of Your Finances

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on May 8, 2017 by Megan Clendenon

Student Health Insurance or Parent's Plan? — College students have several options when it comes to health insurance coverage. Your options may depend on your age, income, state of residency, school, and immigration status, and you can read more about the options for your situation here. The following FAQ, however, is aimed at full-time college students who […]

Should I Take the Student Health Insurance or Stay on a Parent’s Plan?

This entry was posted in Health and Wellness on May 5, 2017 by Gwen Elise

Helicopter Parenting: How to Recognize Your Behaviors and What to Try Instead — Helicopter parents are often forged in love for their children. It’s normal to want to give your son or daughter the world and to make life easy for them, but unfortunately, helicopter parenting can have quite a few negative side effects. A 2015 blog post published by Psychology Today states […]

Helicopter Parenting: How to Recognize Your Behaviors and What to Try Instead

This entry was posted in Growth on May 2, 2017 by Megan Clendenon