All About Choosing the Best College & College Life

Read actual questions from students about campus tours and college visits and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts....

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....

Most resumes should have a skills section that talks about the skills, abilities, and talents of the person writing the resume. To make sure you put together...

These days, students come from all walks of life and enter college for a variety of reasons, and with a variety of expectations. Many of these students...

Putting together your resume can be stressful, but you can alleviate a lot of that stress with all the tips and information available here and throughout...

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...

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...

Attending top universities and colleges can help you build influential networks that open doors after graduation....

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

Think you've got what it takes to play sports in college? If you hope to make the team and perhaps even score athletic scholarships, you have to get your...

Whether they just want to play or they want to pursue athletic scholarships (or both), simply knowing that your child intends to compete at the college...

In today's admission environment, it's more important than ever to develop a diverse application group....

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...

After you start college, at one point or another, you're going to have to write a heavy-duty research paper....

When you're at college, it would be pretty easy not to eat healthily. But you can take steps to make sure that your food is nutritious and delicious while...

You can use StudentEdge's college compatibility tool to find the college that's right for you....

Accreditation is a form of endorsement that college and universities use to let potential students know that their program offers a valid education that...

Colleges are places of learning, of discussion, and thought, about things like basket-weaving. Yes, there are some interesting college courses out there....

A college education ain't cheap, and looking at some figures on the differing costs of college degrees can help you get a good read on what paying for...

Choosing a college isn't all about its ranking -- it's about whether or not the school fits you. If you want to know how to make sure that the school fits...

It's the end of September! The college admissions process is in full swing! So: where are you in the process? And perhaps more importantly, where should...

Senior year is often an extremely busy time, with schoolwork, activities, and special events. Be sure to stay on track with the college admissions process....

Whether it's in class or campus housing, part of the fun of college is meeting new people — and regardless of where you go, you are going to make...

Greek life is a pretty commonly mythologized part of campus life at colleges and universities nationwide, but whether you love the stories or you find...

You can use StudentEdge's college compatibility tool to find the college that's right for you....

Accreditation is a form of endorsement that college and universities use to let potential students know that their program offers a valid education that...