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Your Basic College-Bound Questions, Answered From choosing a school to writing your essay to preparing for an admissions interview, applying to college is a process that can leave you with more questions than answers. That's where CollegeBound comes in - we'll get you started on the basics and show you where you can find out more. Your Summer To-Do List Two and half months full of summer fun in the sun -- we here at the CollegeBound Network want you to enjoy it, but we also don't want you to forget the things you can do to prepare for college in the meantime. Here's a short list of what next fall's class of high school juniors and seniors should be doing this season... 9 Reasons to Choose Fair Weather Colleges Cold, rainy weather might not be a college-decision deal-breaker, but if you're like the majority of future college students, sunny skies definitely make their way onto your wish list. And that's not a bad thing. 5 College Ranking Categories We Would Like to See A college's acceptance and graduation rates may be worth knowing, but there are some other college ranking categories we'd really like to see. You probably won't make your college decision based on these rankings, but they'd sure be fun to know, wouldn't they? What College Rankings Won't Tell You College rankings are not necessarily the best means of choosing a college. Higher-education consultant Paul Boyer says that college rankings showcase but a few schools when many others are left out. Read more to find out why. Popular Colleges Aren't Always Winners: How to Find the Top College for You Popular universities and colleges may not be the best fit for you -- learn what to look for when deciding upon the top college for you. Admissions Office Q&A: Deciding on a College Joseph A. Fantozzi, the senior associate director of admissions at Hunter College, discusses the "Top Ten Worst Reasons" for selecting a college. Second Choices Aren't Always Second-Rate The dreaded thin envelope I received from NYU was only the beginning of what would be a life-changing journey. I had to reevaluate both my commitment to film and the benefits of a broader college education. And, as with any college admissions letdown, it helped to realize that I wasn't alone... Families Face Fierce Competition for Student Aid: Season Starts with Sharp Increase in Demand The student financial aid season started January 1, and early indications are that competition for the estimated $144 billion of federal, state, and institutional aid is likely to be fierce in the 2009-10 academic year. Mulling Over Mottos of Top Colleges and Universities Most of the nation's top colleges and universities' mottos will tell you where their school began, but little about where they are today. |