If you are like many students, you are probably barely thinking about college at the start of your junior year in high school. Some students see their junior year as a time to relax before beginning an expansive college search their senior year. Actually, your junior year is the perfect time to casually begin gathering information about colleges that interest you, visiting them and then begin to narrow down your list of prospective schools. It is also a good idea to take some high school course work to prepare you for the academic rigors of college.

Simplifying the Process of Choosing a Major

Most students who attend college nowadays hope to emerge from their four years with their degrees and plenty of job prospects in their chosen career fields. Many times careers directly follow specific majors, such as architecture, nursing or engineering. However, students who do not have general career interests, and who perhaps even had trouble initially choosing a major, will find it much more difficult to find a job that they'll be truly happy with.

An Affordable College Education

A College Education can be more affordable than you think. As the cost of college education continues to increase each year, many families are finding that receiving some form of financial assistance to pay for an education is often not only a welcome supplement, it is a necessary supplement. Luckily, there are more ways than one to take the edge off college expenses.

The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

What is a liberal arts education, and what are its benefits? If you’re wondering this, you’re not the first college-bound student to pose the question. It’s definitely one worth asking before you choose a school.

Private vs. Public Higher Education

Who offers the most for your money? Parents and students regularly pose this question. Reality is, both private and public institutions have much to offer. However, private schools possess some distinct advantages over their public counterparts. Here are some things to consider.

  Time-line Suggestions for Seniors

It’s amazing how quickly your senior year of high school can go by.  Here are some time-line suggestions to help keep you on track.

  Tips for Choosing the Right College for You

Choosing the right college is just the first of many key decisions high school students must begin to make as they outgrow high school and step into the outside world. Here are eight steps to help make this decision a little easier.

  Maximize Your College Visit

When it comes to exploring colleges and universities, you only learn so much from making phone calls and skimming brochures. To get a vivid picture of what a particular school is truly like, plan an on-campus visit.