The path to higher education starts way before your senior year of high school, often as early as your freshman year. These blog posts will cover the questions you have about finishing high school, the college admissions process, and financial aid. But not everything in this section is for high school students. You’ll learn about money management and standardized tests for prospective graduate students. Plus, we’ve thrown in a bit of history about higher education in the United States so you know what you’re getting yourself into. From finishing high school to paying for college, we have you covered.
Preparation

Honors programs are designed to give excellent students additional educational opportunities. These programs are challenging on purpose. They encourage students to push themselves academically and personally. Students in an honors program often form small communities on campus. They may live together in an honors dorm or take special classes together. […]
An Inside Look at College Honors Programs: Pros and Cons

Congratulations! It’s an accomplishment to be accepted into college. Now, finishing high school is all you have left to do! When you have that acceptance letter—or stack of acceptance letters—in hand, celebrate. Bust out the break dance moves and sound the party blowers. But don’t get too carried away. After […]
Finishing High School Strong: What to Do after You’ve Been Accepted

As the cost of attending a postsecondary institution rises, crowdfunding an education is becoming more and more common. “What is crowdfunding?” you might ask. Crowdfunding is the practice of raising funds typically by accepting small amounts of money from a large number of people. The most effective way to crowdfund […]
Crowdfunding: More Money for Your College Education

On average, universities accept two-thirds of their applicants. Higher-ranking institutions, the Ivies included, accept as few as 6%. To get into your college of choice, you must stand out from the sea of applicants. So, what is it that those 6%—or even that average 66%—have? It would be much easier […]