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Should you take or retake the SAT or ACT?

September 13, 2021 | Nancy Steenson & Jack Wang

To test or not to test…that is the question! 🤨 So many colleges now offer test optional It’s hard to know whether or not a student should sit for a standardized test.

EFC Crash Course

September 10, 2021 | Danny Umali

Danny Umali of Game Theory explains the EFC (being renamed the Student Aid Index) in a short video

How to Choose the Best Application Deadline: Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision

September 9, 2021 | Leslie Tucker

Discover everything you need to know about the different college application options so you can make the right choice for you

Wall Street Journal on Male Higher Ed Enrollment Gap

September 8, 2021 | The Wall Street Journal

The number of men enrolled at two- and four-year colleges has fallen behind women by record levels, in a widening education gap across the U.S.

Standout Questions to Ask Admissions Counselors

September 2, 2021 | Sawyer Earwood

A meeting with a college admissions counselor can be a significant boon to your college application prospects, especially if they personally work with applications from your area.

Seven Things Students with Disabilities Should Do When Starting College

September 1, 2021 | Eric Endlich

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OFTEN HAVE TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL AS WELL AS EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS. BUT TO FULFILL THAT POTENTIAL IN COLLEGE, THEY NEED TO PREPARE THEMSELVES ADEQUATELY BECAUSE THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVES A HUGE INCREASE IN INDEPENDENCE.

For California students: The California Conundrum

August 27, 2021 | Evelyn Jerome-Alexander

There’s not enough room in the UC and CSU systems’ freshman class for all of California’s graduating seniors each year

TEDx: How to Apply Yourself

August 26, 2021 | Terrie Shipley

Terrie Shipley tells us about how her experiences have shaped her view of the college and career journeys we face.

Should I Declare a Major When I Apply To College?

August 24, 2021 | Evelyn Jerome-Alexander

If you’re not really sure what you’re most interested in, what’s the point of declaring a major when you apply to college? Will it help or hurt?

Fee-Free College Applications Gain Popularity

August 23, 2021 | Julian Treves

Inside Higher Ed has an article out today pointing to more colleges eliminating application fees, something gradually emerging as an industry trend.

SEC Testing Policies Fall 2022

August 20, 2021 | Allison Grandits

All 14 SEC schools’ testing policies for Fall 2022.

Female Students With ADHD: How IECs Can Help

August 19, 2021 | Eric Endlich and Sharon Saline | 1 Comment

For every girl diagnosed with ADHD, there are three boys identified with the condition. Most college students with ADHD need academic or executive functioning support.

Tips to Navigate Virtual College Fairs

August 18, 2021 | Sawyer Earwood

For this post in our COVID College Search Series, we are exploring the rise of virtual college fairs. What are virtual college fairs? Where can you find them? Are they worth it? Lastly, how can you make the most of the experience?

The 3 Paths to a College Degree in Florida

August 17, 2021 | Dr. Leslie Tucker

Discover which of the Florida college pathways is the perfect choice for you

The college dorm shopping industrial complex is real

August 16, 2021 | Repost

For college students, dorm decor can showcase newly discovered identities. For parents, it can be a second nesting phase. It all adds up to a lot of shopping.