The Facts About Applying Early: Is It Right for You?

This article was originally published on Big Future.  About 450 colleges offer early admission plans. Under these plans, students can apply to colleges early — well before the usual deadline — and get a decision early. Some students who apply under these plans have a...

College Applications: How to Begin

This article was originally published on Big Future.  Applying to college is a big job, but you can make it easier by breaking it down into a series of small steps. 1. Get Informed Colleges want to know the real you. When you apply to colleges, you don’t have to try...

College Fair Checklist

This article was originally published on Big Future.  Get the Information You Want A college fair is a gathering of college representatives who are looking for the right students for their institutions. They’re there to spread the word about their college to high...

How to Prepare for the SAT

This article was originally published on Big Future.  If you’ve started thinking about college, you’ve probably heard about admission tests like the SAT. Colleges use test scores to help them make admission decisions. So it makes sense to plan to do your best on the...

How to Take Your High School Classes to the Next Level

This article was originally published on Big Future.  Taking challenging classes in high school is a great way to build new skills. And it will serve you well when you get to college, because you’ll be more prepared for the work. In a recent survey of college...