Heading off to college is exciting but can be overwhelming, too. There is so much to learn while living away from the safe confines of home for the first time. Learning how to stay safe on campus is as important for a student as learning about majors and study abroad opportunities.
Read MoreIf you can’t pay the full amount of your child’s first semester of tuition, or prefer to break the bill down into smaller payments, you have several other choices. Here are three common options, along with pros and cons.
Read MoreHumanities departments at colleges across the U.S. have seen their budgets shrinking and the number of students who major in the humanities falling. As a result, many humanities courses have been cut and faculties of these departments reduced. In today’s technological age, a major in classics can still make sense.
Read MoreThere are so many ways for high school students to engage in summer activities that can have a huge impact on them personally, and on a college or university admission officer.
Read MoreCatch up with College Solutions student Jocelyn as she finishes her sophomore year at the University of Miami, and learn more about what surprised her most about college, what advice she'd give to students just starting their college search journey, and what it was like working with College Solutions to find her perfect fit.
Read MoreEvery month, College Solutions features a new edition of Getting College-ed, an editorial cartoon created by College Solutions’ own Lee Ann Gun. Check out this month’s edition below, and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox.
Read MoreYou made your college decision. Now what?
Read MoreThe 2021 admission cycle was unlike any other. A group of educational consultants recently compiled the list below of takeaways that will inevitably shape the next few years. Current juniors should keep these takeaways in mind while finalizing their own college lists.
Read MoreStudents can set themselves apart with their college essay. Grades through junior year are set, and while students may be able to improve test scores in the fall, it’s the essay where they can truly spotlight their personality.
Read MoreThere are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college.
Read MoreArt has the ability to connect people across cultures, to communicate messages, to inspire change and open minds. Artists are a marker of a healthy society. For those passionate about and talented in creating art, a major in the visual arts could be a good choice.
Read MoreLast summer offered no in-person programs and few virtual opportunities; however, the summer of 2021 already sees some exciting options opening up. Some well-established summer programs are offering both on-campus courses and online courses.
Read MoreACT superscore reporting just became available last month. With this feature students are able to easily send off their highest composite ACT scores to their colleges, which in most cases is a higher cumulative number and will present the student in a stronger light.
Read MoreJake is headed to Virginia Tech this fall. We caught up with him to talk about what he’s most looking forward to and what he’s most excited about as he starts his freshman year.
Read MoreEvery month, College Solutions features a new edition of Getting College-ed, an editorial cartoon created by College Solutions’ own Lee Ann Gun. Check out this month’s edition below, and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox.
Read MoreFor students who are fascinated by the nature of living things, enjoy conducting experiments, and like math and science, a major in biology could be a great choice.
Read MoreAs the new administration looks to another large stimulus package including plans to make college more affordable and forgive some student loan debt, it’s worth looking at how and why the costs at public universities have increased so dramatically in the last three decades.
Read MoreRecommendations provide an opportunity for someone to consider the student within the classroom context. As COVID has hampered in-person access to teachers, here are suggestions to provide recommenders ways of getting to know the student.
Read MoreIt seems like a huge decision right now, but if a student applied to colleges that are good matches, there are no wrong decisions. But here are a few considerations.
Read MoreIf you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining your student’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of the notification of acceptance. Here’s a guide to understanding what that package really means.
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