Knowing basic college vocabulary can be key to understanding your options. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed by all the terminology, you’re in the right place! We’ve defined some of the most common...
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How to Help Your Child Choose a College: A Parent’s Guide to College Decisions
You’ve guided your child through so many of life’s turns. Now it looks like they’re heading toward the biggest one so far—deciding where to go to college. Should you race up to them and take the wheel? Should you close...
What’s College Life Really Like?
That’s a question best answered by an actual college student! Here’s what Zoe, a junior at Illinois, has to say:
Is College Really Worth It?
Higher education plays a huge part in our world today, but is college really worth it? It depends. Here are some things to consider as you decide if going to college is a good plan for you. What can college do for you...
5 Ways Junior Parents Can Help With College Planning
It’s tough. Your kid—the one who still looks a lot like that middle schooler they were three years ago—is going to be applying to college soon. If you’re wondering how in the world the two of you will make it to move-in...
