All College Search Articles

Choosing which college to attend can be a big challenge. Should you stick close to home or should you choose a college far away? Should you choose a campus in the city or in a rural setting? Small or large? Liberal or research? What are the factors you should consider to make this important decision? If …

Are you interested in attending grad school after you’ve earned your Bachelor’s degree? It’s important to weigh your options carefully before deciding on a school! Here’s how you can start that search for the perfect place to earn your Master’s. Start Early It’s important to start as early as possible when it comes to finding …

Each year students graduating high school are forced to face the realities of their next steps. Finding an appropriate college for themselves (and their future career) is one of those steps. Community college is a great alternative to traditional universities for the student who is reluctant to go to college, or who simply doesn’t feel …

When it comes time to visit your list of potential colleges, you’re probably looking forward to your dream school visit most of all. But what happens if you get there and it’s not everything you thought? It happens quite often. Students have an idea of what the college is like before the visit and it …

Choosing the right college or university can be a difficult decision. Academics, major fields of study, and campus size are just some of the many factors prospective students should consider when looking for a college that is a good fit for their personality as well as their academic and career goals. One of the factors …

During your junior year, you should take the opportunity to attend at least one college fair organized by your school or by local academic organizations. At these college fairs you will get to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities around the country. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know more about …

Fall is often hailed as the best time to visit  colleges. So what makes fall the optimal season? The overriding reason is because it gives you a chance to visit the campus when school is in session, instead of visiting a ghost town during the break. Visit Colleges While School is in Session Visiting a …

You’ve probably heard of HBCUs (or Historically Black Colleges and Universities), but a less commonly known federal definition for schools is a HSI or Hispanic Serving Institution. Here’s a history of HSIs and how they exist today. What is a HSI? An HSI, or Hispanic Serving Institution, is a college, university, or a similar system …

There are quite a few ways to create your college list, including asking family members, teachers, and friends for advice, using websites like College Raptor, and visiting college fairs. However, there are also tactics you should be avoiding, including these three. Only Including What Your Family Suggests Your family will have suggestions for schools and …

Each school that is considered an HBCU (or Historically Black Colleges and Universities) has a long history in the United States. Over a hundred colleges are HBCU’s, with the first-ever being nearly two hundred years old. Here’s a quick history of these colleges and how HBCUs began. What is an HBCU? HBCUs began with the …