Applying to College

If you are in your senior year of high school, congratulations! You have entered one of the most exciting years of your life, a time when you’ll be exploring colleges, making your final list of the schools where you will apply, applying, and finally getting accepted ...

Most colleges claim to be accredited by state, regional, or national governing bodies. But what do those ratings mean, and who stands behind them? ...

Those who serve in the military enjoy benefits that can help them, and their family members, get an education. Here's how you can use your veterans education benefits to get a college degree ...

Here's how to apply for college in 5 steps. There’s much that goes into the college applications process and mining for simple details, in the end, can help your chances a lot ...

One of the first questions students ask themselves is: how many colleges should I apply to? Is it better to take a shotgun approach by doing lots of admission packets, or is it preferable to limit admission efforts to a few choice schools? This article answers these question and more, so read on! The truth is, there is no set number of colleges that you should apply to. But, according to leading higher education experts, completing five to eight applications is sufficient to ensure that you are accepted to a college of your choice. Narrowing it down to the suggested number of schools will take some critical thinking. Keep these terms in the back of your mind: Reach schools Target schools Safety schools Reach schools are at ...