college advice

Interviews can strike fear into even the most stout-hearted of college applicants; questions like “What’s your greatest weakness?” and “Can you... More  →

If the ever-increasing price of college education in this country has broken your spirit and left you with nothing butMore  →

The scene while you're packing the car to head off to college will probably look something like this: you're hauling a garbage bag... More  →

When I applied to Princeton and Columbia, I wasn't sure whether or not I would make the cut (since there was no... More  →

One of the most exciting parts of college is meeting your freshman roommate—after all, this person has the potential to become one... More  →

If you're like most high schoolers, it's entirely plausible that your greatest career accomplishment so far is something along the lines of, "I... More  →

Congratulations! Your hard work, persistence, and all of that excessive lying subtle padding on your applications have finally paid off: you got... More  →

Choosing a college is a lot like competing in the Triwizard Tournament—you make the wrong choice, and all of sudden... More  →

You’ve been contemplating what to study in college for ages, but the only thing you’ve decided is that you’re definitely... More  →

College essay season is upon us. Now it might be tempting to make up an inspiring story about, I don't know, saving... More  →