The official college tour introduces prospective students and their families to many wonderful things about the institution. In addition to being shown many important places on campus, the official tour will share facts about the institution, personal stories from the tour guide, and tips for applying for admission and financial aid. The official tour should not be missed. However, the tour is a marketing tool and will typically be highly scripted. Beautiful places on campuses will be highlighted, while less attractive locations may be missed. Therefore, it is important to go a little off course and off script when visiting colleges. Read More

If you’re considering pursuing a law degree and eventually a masters of law so that you can qualify to take the bar exam in your state and become an attorney, here’s what you need to know before sending out your law school applications. Read More

For many students, it has been over a year since they started really thinking about college. The time has come to make the final decision and send in your tuition deposit to confirm your enrollment in the fall. However, you are not finished after submitting your deposit. Here are 15 easy, but important, things to do after submitting your tuition deposit. Read More

Many high school seniors have got college on their minds. They can’t wait to step forward to meet new people, transition from total dependence to semi-independence, and have some great new experiences. One challenge many new students face is that they think they want to study a particular field with the goal of perhaps getting a JD in Law or a bachelors in medical sonography, but after being introduced to the program they become unsure. This article will address this very real concern. By the end of it we will have covered what to do before and during the course of one’s studies to solve it. Read More