Guest post from Kara Masterson
Choosing a college major does not come easy to everyone. Sometimes students have no idea what they want to study, while others have many interest. Kara Masterson gives us a few interesting subjects to explore.

Most college counselors will insist that you visit the colleges you are considering. They are right. The campus visit is the only way you will know if the college feels right. However, many students do the bare minimum when visiting a college campus. They typically contact the admissions office at the college and schedule a campus tour. The problem with just doing this is that they will miss out on a lot of important things that could help determine if the college is a good fit. Read More

Students applying to college have many different ways to apply to institutions. However, there is some confusion among students and parents about what the different types of options entail. Students can choose between early action, early decision, regular decision, and rolling admission. However, what do all of these options mean? And, are there advantages or disadvantages to choosing one over the other? The decision is really up to the student and their family, but I hope to help explain the options so students can make an educated decision on how they will apply to different colleges. Read More