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After months of preparation for your college-bound child, the reality of freshman move-in day can still be jarring as a parent - even if you feel like you've come to terms with your departing student. However, it's important to act appropriately throughout the process so your child gets off on the right foot as he or she begins dorm life as a freshman.…

While it's not true for all schools, certain colleges (especially competitive ones) require potential students to come in for an interview with admissions as part of their applications. According to the College Board, these meetings allow school representatives to evaluate candidates and delve deeper into their academic and extracurricular experiences for a more well-rounded understanding of their qualifications. If you're facing an upcoming college admissions interview, here are some tips to make it a success.…

While the majority of people enrolling as college freshman each year are fresh out of high school, an increasing number of adults are also joining the ranks of undergraduate and graduate students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment for students age 25 and older increased by 43 percent between 2000 and 2009. Along with seeking beneficial scholarship opportunities to help with tuition costs, here are some tips for adults preparing to return to college.…

With so many different colleges and universities in the U.S., there is an ever-changing list of application requirements that students must fulfill to be accepted to their chosen schools. While there are many strategies that may aid your process and give you a leg up on the competition, you should beware not to fall victim to any application errors that may ruin your chances of acceptance.…

If you have any designs on attending college after high school, you've likely heard about the SATs or ACTs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 47 percent of high school graduates took the SATs during the 2009-2010 school year. However, you may be confused about what the SAT IIs are and how they can benefit you. Here is some basic information to help you sort out these tests.…

As one of the most important tests you will likely face in your life, the SATs are not to be taken lightly. If you do well on this exam, you'll have a great shot at being accepted to a college of your choice while being eligible for rewarding scholarship opportunities. However, many high school students commit grave but avoidable strategic errors when taking the SAT.…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 47 percent of high school graduates took the SATs during the 2009-2010 school year. Not only does success on this exam increase your chances of being accepted into college, but it can open up great scholarship opportunities to pay for the rising cost of tuition. However, earning a good score on the SATs is no cakewalk - it involves as much strategy as it does knowledge.…

There are many different things you need to do in preparation for college, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or confused about application requirements. Along with myriad options facing you for scholarships and financial aid, you might be wondering about the differences between the SATs and ACTs. While both are used as criteria for being accepted as an undergraduate, the SAT and ACT both offer unique testing methods.…

As high school graduation draws nearer, you've started preparing yourself for transitioning to college. Before you worry about college applications or scholarship opportunities, you'll likely have to pass the SATs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 47 percent of high school graduates took the SATs during the 2009-2010 school year. Though you can't exactly prepare for this exam as you would a regular school test, you can ready yourself in other ways.…

As the prospect of leaving high school and heading off to college draws closer, figuring out the application process will become a major part of your life. Scholarship opportunities are important for offsetting the rising costs of higher education tuition. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 66 percent of undergraduates were awarded financial aid of some level during the 2007 to 2008 school year, which means that your chances of receiving some of that money are good.…