Start here with hints, tips, and strategies for
how to begin your
college search, find the right schools for you,
and narrow your list.
Learn how to wow college
admissions officers with your
application and in your
college interviews.
Find out about applying early,
applying late, and all your
different
college options. Then get advice
on what to do once you get in (or
don't), and how to decide on the
best school for you, based on what
matters to you most.
Once you've picked the perfect
school, get everything you need to
be ready for your first semester at
college with our freshman checklists
and student guides to
college life.
Start Your College Search: Discover how to ask
the right questions and track down the information
you need to find the best schools for you. Learn how
to look past the rankings to get at a school's
“personality,” how to dig up insider info from
current students and other sources, and how to get
the most out of
college fairs, online resources, and
campus visits — either in person or in a
virtual Web tour.
Create the Killer College
Application: Get the inside
scoop on what college admissions
officers are looking for, tips for
having a winning
college interview, and the
secrets to writing that
show-stopping
application essay that will set
you apart from everyone else. Plus
an
application checklist,
pointers for getting and staying
organized, and a rundown of the
college admissions terms and phrases
you need to know.
Congratulations! You're In. Now
What?: You've got your
acceptance letter in hand, now it's
time to decipher that financial aid
package. Here's our breakdown of a
typical financial aid
award letter and what all
those financial aid terms and
numbers mean.
Find the School That's Right for You:
You got in to more than one school,
so now how do you decide? Check out
our guides to
comparing financial aid offers,
course offerings, and other aspects
of college life, so you can pick the
school that's the perfect fit for
you.
Get Ready: Here Comes Your Freshman
Year:The Great College Search is
over, welcome to your first semester
as a college freshman! Here's a
preview of what to expect from
students who've been there. Get
advice on
what to pack, moving into a
dorm, and how to deal with your
college roommates, classes, finals,
and stress.