Month: May 2016

There are a number of challenges on which students get hung up on when trying to convince themselves to transfer colleges. A lot of students reach the point where they know they no longer like the school where they are currently enrolled, or know it is time to move up from their community college to… Continue reading How To Write An Awesome College Transfer Essay

Transferring colleges is incredibly common in the modern world of higher education. Many students build a planned transfer into their education plan by doing their first two years at a community college with hopes of building up some inexpensive credits and finishing out their degree at a university. Other students realize they have picked the… Continue reading Transferring Colleges? 5 Factors To Consider First

In the past, parents had to buy piggy banks and open basic savings accounts to put away money for their children’s future. Today, there are unique options specifically designed for college savings, such as the 529 plans. This has made it more profitable for parents to set aside funds for their child’s college education. The… Continue reading How To Invest Wisely In A 529 Plan

If you have children you anticipate putting through college, you’ve likely heard of 529 plans. These are offered through your state or education institutions, but not all of them are created equal. You need to do your research to see which of them you prefer. You can open a 529 plan in any state, even… Continue reading How To Start A 529 College Savings Plan

Once you’ve gone through the whole process of preparing to apply for colleges, taking your standardized tests, filing your FAFSA, submitting your applications and deciding where you want to go, you have probably read just as much as you can bear about how you need to prepare. However, aside from all of the major logistics,… Continue reading 7 Must-Have College Items

Some experts recommend that you prep for college as early as middle school. This may sound completely ludicrous, but it makes more and more sense as colleges become more expensive and more competitive. Sure, you probably aren’t thinking of college in middle school, but your parents may be and they can relay some of the… Continue reading 5 Reasons To Prep For College Early

A lot of colleges only have so much room in their ranks. This is why the college market can be so competitive. Sure, you could start prepping earlier and get on the wait list before you exit high school, but many people go a different route when it comes to applying for college. Moreover, many… Continue reading 5 Ways To Get Off College Wait Lists

Getting ready for college is a daunting task and it requires an enormous amount of effort if you want to do it right. Of course, you want to be able to enjoy your high school years without constantly stressing about getting into a good college, but you should be considering your college preparations as early… Continue reading Why Is Early College Prep Important?

Getting waitlisted for colleges is like academic purgatory. In some cases, you would almost prefer a rejection than a long, drawn out period of wondering what to prepare for. Then again, you don’t have to just idly wait and twiddle your thumbs. There are several things that you can do to get a better idea… Continue reading What To Do When Colleges Waitlist You