Early Decision and Early Action Calendar
This article was originally published on Big Future. If you’re planning to apply early decision or early action, follow these steps to stay on track. Junior…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10
This article was originally published on Big Future. The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 measure the knowledge and skills you've developed in reading, writing and language,…
I had no friends during the first week of college.
During Colorado College’s Admitted Student Open House, an admitted student who I was playing ping pong with asked me, “If you don’t make friends during…
Study Abroad Triumphs and Tribulations
More than halfway through my study abroad experience in Brazil and the lessons I have learned up until now are too plentiful to recount. I…
Are You Truly Prepared?
School is almost over which means summer will finally be here! This semester has been incredibly hard so I am actually counting down the days…
Thinking about living possibilities in college? Read this!
In these past few days, I found myself contemplating the last remaining years of my college career under the impression that I'll be an independent…
How on or off campus jobs can lead to other jobs
As people are making their choices about where they want to be over the next four years, one of the most important choices a student…
Bring it home
The last leg of a race, is always the hardest to run. It’s not because your body can’t handle it. That home stretch is your…
Autopilot mode?
Have you ever found yourself being on autopilot mode? I mean, being so caught up with school, work, internships, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities that…
It's Spring Break, But Deadlines are Hunting Me
Spring break! Always the time to lay and relax, but the deadlines are approaching rapidly that I can barely have some time do so. So,…
Colombia: My First Time Traveling Internationally
This spring break was my first time traveling internationally! I went to Colombia on a trekking trip through G-Adventure and stayed in various campsites in…
Finding the Right Support
Being the first person in your family to go to college is a pretty amazing accomplishment. It’s a new journey. As you prepare to step…
Survival of the Fittest: 8 Ways to Survive College on a Budget
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College By Katie Delaney 1. Look for student discounts. Many shops, restaurants, and businesses around…
Placement Tests: The Gateway to First-Year Courses
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to taking tests. Chances are,…