College Decision
With award letters in hand, it’s time to make your final decision. Here’s everything you need to choose the school you’ll call your alma mater.
Making the Decision
How Do I Know If the College I’m Considering Is Right for Me?
Deciding on which college is best for you comes down to several factors, including how it makes you feel. Take this quiz to assess what the fit between you and your potential school feels like.
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Enroll
Be sure you’re picking the right school by asking admission officers these questions you may not have asked in your application process.
Feeling Indecisive? Here’s How to Make (and Trust) Your Decisions
Decision-making is no easy task. There are a few strategies you can use. Here are six ways to help eliminate anxiety and tackle major decisions.
Having Second Thoughts on Your College Choice? Here’s What to Do
Experts weigh in on how to tell what your college doubts mean and what to do about them.
How to Choose a College Without Visiting It
A campus tour isn't always a possibility. Luckily, there are ways to get a sense of your future alma mater without stepping foot on campus.
Can’t Choose a College Major? It’s OK to Go Undeclared
Not sure what you want to study at college? That’s OK. Sometimes not knowing is the key to success.
What Happens If You Get in Early Decision But Change Your Mind?
Committed to a school but changed your mind or are facing new circumstances? Here are your options.
How Important Is It to Be Taught by Tenured Professors?
There are countless factors to consider when choosing a college. One that doesn’t get much attention is access to tenured professors.
Big City vs. College Town: The Debate
Real students share their personal pros and cons of city schools vs. college town campuses.
Testimonials
I Got Into Several Schools. Here’s How I Decided Where to Go
A high personal acceptance rate can actually be quite the predicament — a good predicament, yes, but a predicament nonetheless.
I Picked My School Based on Its Sports Teams. Here’s How I Actually Liked It
If you pick a college based on its sports teams, will you actually like it? After all, not every day of the week is game day. Former students share their take.
Why I Chose to Attend an HBCU
Courtney McCrimmon, a recent graduate of Hampton University, reflects on her HBCU experience.A Counselor’s Best Advice for Parents During the College Process
Why Deferring College Acceptance Was the Best Choice for Me
Not everyone goes straight from senior year to college. Here are four students who deferred college acceptance and are happy with their choice.
Why I’m Glad I Chose a Women’s College
Women’s college alumnae share why they chose an all-women’s college and the benefits of all-female education.
I Went to a Commuter School and Loved It
Students who took a practical approach and opted for a commuter school share why it was the right choice for them.
I Went to My Safety School and I Love It
Enrolling in your safety school can be a major disappointment. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Real students share their stories of loving their safety school experience.
I Went to My Reach School. Here’s What Happened.
Students share their experiences of navigating the pros and cons of going to the schools at the very top of their college lists.
5 Students Share Why They Love Their City Campuses
Thinking about an urban school? Read about people who chose city campuses and have zero regrets.
Wrapping Up High School
Can My College Admission Be Revoked?
There are four major reasons this happens. Learn them and avoid them.
Quiz: Do You Have Senioritis Symptoms?
Worried you might have caught senioritis? Take this quiz to see just how serious your symptoms are.
How to Study for Your Final Exams Like a College Student
Freshman students are often thrown for a loop when they start taking college exams. Get some practice before you begin college.
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