Category: College Prep

It is often easy for those with newfound independence to confuse the personal agency it provides with a need to do everything alone. This can make them less likely to seek out help in situations where it would be a great benefit to them. Such is the case with college students and their advisors. However, this isn’t just a one-sided problem. At most schools, advisors are so dramatically outnumbered by the students under their purview that it’s a wonder they can effectively advise anyone. That’s why would like to help you learn ways to get the most out of...

Freshmen year of college is a whirlwind. A brand new environment, filled with brand new people, brand new responsibilities, and brand new freedoms. It’s no wonder 28% of students drop out after their first year. It can be a lot to handle. We’d like to make sure you’re a part of the 62% who survive freshman year. That’s why we’re here to give you a few tips on how to help make your first year of college a successful one. Hit the Ground Running “The first day we just get the syllabus.” We know that mentality. We had that...

Why is college taking so much longer to complete these days? It’s a hard question to answer on paper. Every college is different, with different levels of rigor. Furthermore, every student is different, making it even more difficult to pinpoint a direct cause. Whatever the reason may be, when it takes extra time to graduate, it costs more money to get the degree…A lot more. Maybe having a plan can help. Pitfalls Colleges are unlikely to warn you of this (unless asked directly), but six years towards a degree has become almost as common as four. A cynical person...

Over the past 20 years, secondary education has maintained the reputation of being a necessary first professional step, as opposed to an option for furthering one’s education. As more graduated from universities, more employers began requiring college degrees from applicants (whether the job required a degree or not). The current reality is, unless you have a specific trade or specialized vocation in mind, you’ll need a college degree to be competitive in the workforce. So, how do you make that happen? Getting into the school of your choice is likely a process that will begin years before you finish...