All About Choosing the Best College & College Life

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If your career path may include a civil service job or government position, it's important to understand the typical qualifications and requirements for...

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For some kids, sports are their lifeblood. They love the competition, the physical challenge, the adulation, and the euphoria of winning. For them, the...

Read actual questions from students about sports and college and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts...

Think you've got what it takes to play sports in college? You might, but unless you're making headlines, college coaches are not going to come knocking...

Food and sleep. Sleep and food. More sleep. More food. Somewhere in there are classes and a social life, too, but when it comes to the basics (sleep and...

Ever hear somebody say that college life was one of their best experiences? Most likely, that has a lot to do with the friends they made along the way....

Food and sleep. Sleep and food. More sleep. More food. Somewhere in there are classes and a social life, too, but when it comes to the basics (sleep and...

Let's face it: if you're going to college, it's more likely than not because you're hoping it'll help you out in your future career. Yes, you're also likely...

Going to medical school is an admirable goal and preparing for it starts as early as 10th grade! If you’re still in high school and you know you want to...

Are you thinking about college programs that will let you take on the bad guys or defend the falsely accused? As college draws near, perhaps you’re thinking...

At this stage in the game, you’re laying the foundation for your high school career. This is a time to establish your academic and extracurricular credentials....

Your child's grades appear on official transcripts starting this year, so if you haven't already started doing so, it's time to take stock. If your child...

Tenth grade is a banner year for most kids. For the most part, the classes your child takes this year will determine the courses your child will be qualified...

Petersons.com welcomes millions of visitors each year. Some of our visitors are looking for advice on getting into college and paying for college,  but...

In today's admission environment, it's more important than ever to develop a diverse application group. Including geographic diversity in your list of...

Read actual questions from students about how to research college and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts...

Most families manage to see the dining hall during a campus tour, but never think to meet with a financial aid counselor. This does you a big disservice!...

Believe it or not, the fun is just starting when your campus tour ends! Now you get to take charge and go see what's on your list, not theirs. You probably...

Want to know a not-so-secret secret? The best way to really get the scoop on campus life while making your college visits is to talk to the students who...

As if it isn’t bad enough that the cafeteria is serving something not quite recognizable, they don’t even have the decency to serve it 24/7! Add the fact...

Why is nutritious food so important? It’ll help you look great, for starters. But while vanity is often our main motivation for healthy eating, the real...

After you start college, at one point or another, you're going to have to write a heavy-duty research paper. This isn’t your high school English teacher’s...

It doesn't matter if you're Irish, Russian, Egyptian, Chinese, Jamaican, or any other nationality — when it comes down to moving to another country to...

If you're planning to study in the U.S., you have a number of choices when it comes to picking your school. There are many types of colleges and universities,...

Helping your child pick a college can be much like choosing a spouse — finding the right match is of the utmost importance. In the long run, college is...

How do I find top universities? Many factors go into deciding which college or university is right for you, such as academic offerings, location, campus...

Your college education is an investment in your future. Therefore, choosing the best university for your academic interests, educational goals...

Do you have to attend one of the top colleges to earn the most money and achieve the greatest career success? Certainly elite colleges like Dartmouth...

Applying to a four-year school after completing two years at a community college? Transferring from one four-year school to another? Whatever your situation,...

In the best of worlds you compile a list of colleges, find the most compatible one, and are accepted. Then you have a great time, graduate, and head off...

Read actual questions from students about how to transfer colleges and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts...

The Argosy University College of Education helps transform aspiring educators into inspiring teachers and administrators. Argosy University believes the...

In a business climate that's growing increasingly more competitive, complex, and unpredictable, the only constant is change. Organizations are looking...

To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy...

If you want to incorporate your sense of creativity and your passion for design, media arts, fashion, or culinary arts into your career and program of...

Capella University provides working adults with the opportunity to earn online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education,...

ATI has student-friendly campuses located in Florida, Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, which feature state-of-the-industry facilities designed to simulate...