The Time is Approaching..

by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17

Ahhhh the fall… A wonderful time of year, unless you happen to be a high school senior going on countless college tours and pulling your hair out as you begin each new college application. But fear not! Although application season is in full gear, you have to...

Common Application Q&A: Is the Common Application for Me?

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College What is the Common Application? The Common Application is a web-based application accepted by over 500 schools in the United States and internationally. It allows you to complete one application to send...

How to Use Your High School Counselor

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of support for college-bound students. Whatever grade you are in, now is the time to start helping your counselor get to know you and...

Scholarships

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

A general statistics for scholarships is that you normally only receive one out every thirteen scholarships you apply for. This could sound a bit depressing, however, there are thousands of scholarships out there! Please take the time to be aware of the following: 1....

Applications, Internships and Deadlines! OH MY!

by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14

Just think, in a couple of months I’ll be a junior at Illinois Wesleyan! Wow! I can’t believe it. It’s been a tough, yet satisfying, road. As a junior or a senior your university will probably expect you to go out of your comfort zone and comfort...