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There’s no denying that selecting a college can be difficult. You may want with all your heart to attend one college but logic often gets in the way and coaxes you to choose another option. The key to making the right choice lies in balancing both, feeling and logic. There are some things to consider …

If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …

As you narrow down your college list, it can get tricky to pick one college over another. When you get down to the wire and May 1st is looming, it’s time to really compare colleges. Here are some questions to compare colleges: Which has a better program for my major / career interests? Which has …

You know the basic tips and guidelines for shortlisting colleges to apply to but chances are you still have too many on your list and need to narrow your college choices down further. Here are 3 more tricks for how to narrow down your college choices: Give Yourself A Deadline With more than 2,000 colleges …

We’ve all flipped a coin sometime or the other, whether it is to decide between two options or settle an argument with a friend. The question is should you use it for a decision as important as choosing between two colleges? It may seem like a ridiculous idea but flipping a coin can nudge you …

Adjusting to college life is not always a simple feat for everyone. However, it appears it may be one of the keys to success for fellow colleagues and friends. Whether you are a freshman or a senior, knowing the most common signs that it is time to transfer to another school is essential. Avoid burnout …

With over 2,000 universities spread out across the United States, it is impossible to have heard of them all. Chances are when you are researching universities that are a good fit for you to apply to you will come across several colleges you’ve never heard of. This triggers the question—should you limit yourself to listing …

It’s perfectly normal to get the jitters if you’re embarking on your first of many college campus tours. It’s a lot to take in, and you’re in the process of making some big decisions that will help you shape your future. Whether you’re visiting before you submit applications or after you’ve been accepted, part of …

After exploring all the colleges you may be interested in, it is time to narrow down your college choices. And there’s keeping that list manageable. Experts advise narrowing the final list to about 8–10 colleges that you will apply to. All the colleges on your shortlist would have passed the basic criteria. That includes the …

The college search process can be long and tiring. You want to research and explore all of your options but with more than 2,000 colleges in the U.S., it can quickly become overwhelming. Even before you are halfway through the search, your interest might start to wane. Continuing with the search with this frame of …