Preparation


Preparing for college

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.







Understand the myths about online colleges and learn the facts.
While online colleges only began popping up in the 80s and 90s, they have redefined higher education for many students. In fact, in 2012, 11% of U.S. undergraduates and 22% of U.S. graduate students were enrolled in online colleges. If you need further proof that they’re here to stay, turn […]

Four Myths about Online Colleges Debunked




The spring trimester is about to begin for students on the trimester system.
Most colleges operate on a semester system, meaning that the school year is divided into two halves, one running from August to December and the other from January to May. A short winter break and a longer summer break separate the two semesters. Large universities and community colleges may offer […]

What the Trimester System Is Really Like


How to Decide between Two Colleges
Trying to decide between two (or more) colleges is a good problem to have. It means you have options, and you probably have a couple of good ones. If you’re excited by more than one of the possibilities within your reach, if you have to decide between two colleges, making […]

How to Decide between Two Colleges








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