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Hannah Muniz
Hannah Muniz is a senior editor with BestColleges specializing in test prep, student life, and college planning. A former freelance education writer, she is passionate about college accessibility and helping students succeed. Hannah holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MA in Japanese studies from the University of Michigan.
Contributions
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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your College Experience as a Commuter Student
Amalia McEvoy
September 26, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Listen to These 6 Best Podcasts for Teachers
Dr. Samantha Fecich
September 26, 2022 •
~1 Min Read
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What Are Living-Learning Communities? Should You Join One?
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
September 19, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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College Foreign Language Requirement: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Kim-Ling Sun
September 16, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Looking Back: What It’s Really Like to Start College at 21
Christopher Ferrante
September 16, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Help! My College Roommate Is a Monster Who Wants to Eat My Social Life
Christopher Ferrante
September 16, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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How to Separate Your Self-Worth From Your Financial Worth in College
Christopher Ferrante
September 16, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Relationships Matter: How Connecting With the Right People Helped Me Succeed in College
Déontae Guy
September 8, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Will You Make the Cut? College Acceptance Rates for 150 Popular Schools
Danika Miller
September 2, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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The 10 Best College Essay Books to Help You Write a Killer Personal Statement
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
August 25, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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17 School Supplies All Online Students Absolutely Must Buy
Dr. Samantha Fecich
August 22, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Not Sure What to Study? Here’s My Advice for Choosing a Major
Hallie Seltzer
August 17, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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These 14 Colleges Have Some of the Lowest Transfer Acceptance Rates
Anne Dennon
August 16, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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Should You Live on Campus Your First Year of College?
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
August 2, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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My Top 7 Tips for Finding College Scholarships in High School
Madison May
July 29, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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You Deserve to Be There: My Top 5 Tips for Women Majoring in STEM
Katerina Freedman
July 22, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Road to Vet School as a Minority Student: How Poverty and Natural Disasters Built My Resilience
Nashaly Miranda Sánchez
July 22, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Don’t Put Your Life on Hold: How I Learned to Balance School, Work, and Fun
Sophia Buckley
July 20, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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What You Do Is Not Who You Are: College Students’ Ever-Changing Identities
Ciara Callicott
July 15, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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What Dorm Living Taught Me About the Relationship Between Space and Self
Anu Rajagopal
July 15, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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How an Interdisciplinary College Taught Me How to Learn
Monty Rozema
July 15, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Why I Stopped Pulling All-Nighters: The Dangerous Side Effects of “Grind Culture”
Monty Rozema
July 15, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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The Key to Choosing Student Clubs Without Spreading Yourself Too Thin
Elizabeth Farquhar
July 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Hand Cramping Up? Try This Professor’s Top 4 Digital Note-Taking Tools
Dr. Samantha Fecich
July 13, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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What Is a Good GMAT Score? Everything You Need to Know
Staff Writers
July 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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7 Education Books All Future Teachers Should Read This Summer
Dr. Samantha Fecich
July 1, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Summer Semester: When Does It Start? And Should You Enroll?
Anne Dennon
June 30, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Resource
How to Get Mental Health Financial Assistance in College
Kristen Grau
June 23, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Love Learning? Here Are 7 Educational Vacations to Take This Summer
Danika Miller
June 23, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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10 Books to Read Before College That’ll Set You Up for Success
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
June 23, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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The Ultimate College Bucket List: 50 Ideas Guaranteed to Make Lasting Memories
Danika Miller
June 20, 2022 •
~0 Min Read
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A Professor’s Top 6 Study Tips for Adult Learners
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
June 15, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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12 Things Every Student Should Do the Summer Before College
Danika Miller
June 14, 2022 •
~0 Min Read
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5 Summer Activities That Look Great on a College Application
Danika Miller
June 13, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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When to Take the GRE: 4 Tips for Choosing GRE Test Dates
Alison Plaut
June 10, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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The 10 Best Graphic Novels for Students to Read This Summer
Kim-Ling Sun
May 26, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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The 9 Best Books for Law Students to Read This Summer
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 26, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Get the Most Out of a University Library
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 26, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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A Professor’s Top 5 Time Management Tips for College Students
Dr. Samantha Fecich
May 25, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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How to Stop Procrastinating in College: 7 Essential Tips
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 13, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Top 10 Colleges in Warm Places for Summer-Loving Students
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 13, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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To Walk or Not to Walk: The Pros and Cons of Skipping Commencement
Anne Dennon
May 13, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Students Speak: How I Put Myself First While Living With Bipolar Disorder
Selines Sanchez
May 11, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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What Is Academic Probation and How Can You Avoid It?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 11, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Busting the 10 Biggest Myths About Grad School
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 9, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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How Rejection Impacts Students’ Mental Health (Plus 4 Tips on How to Cope)
Anne Dennon
May 6, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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Students Speak: How the Wrong College Major Caused Me to Spiral Into Depression
Connor James
May 5, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Rivaling the SAT: A Brief History of the ACT and Why It Was Created
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 4, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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How to Avoid Plagiarism: A Professor’s Top 9 Tips
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 4, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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The Good and the Bad: 4 Students Share How Social Media Has Impacted Their Mental Health
Danika Miller
May 2, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How to Succeed on a Group Project
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 2, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Students Speak: All I Wanted to Do Was Dance — and Then I Developed an Eating Disorder
Ciara Callicott
April 29, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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How to Talk About Mental Health: What to Say to Students Who May Be Struggling
Anne Dennon
April 29, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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How to Ask a Professor for Feedback: 7 Tips From an Actual Professor
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 29, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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4 Benefits of Using Lumio in College Classrooms
Dr. Samantha Fecich
April 29, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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What Is Plagiarism? And Why Is It So Bad?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 28, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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20 College Care Package Ideas for the Student in Your Life
Danika Miller
April 27, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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A Brief History of the SAT, America’s Most Popular College Entrance Exam
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 26, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: Is There Extra Credit in College?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 21, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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How to Write a History Essay, According to a History Professor
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 13, 2022 •
~0 Min Read
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3 Things Every Student Should Know About Campus Mental Health Services
Anne Dennon
April 12, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: What Is a University Writing Center and Should You Use It?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 12, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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4 Essential Tips for Acing a Pop Quiz in College
Dr. Samantha Fecich
April 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How Can You Boost Your Participation Grade?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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What Is a Practicum? Everything You Need to Know
Dr. Samantha Fecich
April 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: How Does Grading on a Curve Work?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 6, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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30+ Student Discounts to Take Advantage of Today
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 4, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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AP Language Classes: What Are They and Who Should Take Them?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
April 1, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Why Was the AP Program Created? A History of AP Exams and Classes
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 30, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: Should You Join a College Honor Society?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 29, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: What to Do if You’re Failing a Class in College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 25, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Externship vs. Internship: How Do They Differ?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 18, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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7 Alternatives to Grad School (Plus Tips on Choosing the Best Path for You)
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 17, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Adulting 101: How to Make a College Student Grocery List
Dr. Samantha Fecich
March 12, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Do You Need a Minor in College? Pros and Cons
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 9, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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Ask a Professor: Should You Take Time Off Before Grad School?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 9, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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How to Use Canva in College: 4 Tips for Students and Teachers
Dr. Samantha Fecich
March 8, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Jazz Up Your School Presentations With These Helpful Edtech Tools
Dr. Samantha Fecich
March 7, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Top 8 Edtech Tools for Getting Organized in College
Dr. Samantha Fecich
March 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
United States
UC vs. CSU: How Do the Two University Systems Compare?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 7, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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Top 10 Colleges With the Best Financial Aid in 2022
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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5 Ways College Students Can Learn Outside the Classroom
Dr. Samantha Fecich
March 5, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
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12 Colleges Already Located in Spring Break Destinations
Danika Miller
March 2, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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A History of Earth Day on College Campuses
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
March 2, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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11 Steps to Take After College Decision Day
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 28, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Health & Wellness
Understanding Self-Harm in College Students
Marisa Upson
February 28, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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The 5 Most Promising Careers in Sports (With Tips for Success)
Danika Miller, Stephen Gaffney
February 23, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
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7 Tips to Graduate College Within Four Years
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 22, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
Staff Writers
February 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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11 Things Students Can Do While Waiting for College Admission Decisions
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 14, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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10 Colleges With the Best Study Abroad Programs of 2022
Staff Writers
February 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
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Fellowship vs. Scholarship: What’s the Difference?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
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11 Helpful Grants to Pay Off Student Loans
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
February 11, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
College Planning
What Is College Accreditation and How Does It Work?
Jonathan Wlodarski, Danika Miller
February 8, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Student Loan Refinance and Consolidation Guide
Staff Writers
February 4, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters
Staff Writers
January 25, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
A Complete Guide to Networking in College and Beyond
Staff Writers
January 24, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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10 Public Colleges With the Best Return on Investment in 2022
Staff Writers
January 21, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Academic Programs
The Best Online Colleges for Working Adults
Evan Thompson
January 14, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
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The 12 Best Colleges for Single Parents and Students With Children
Staff Writers
January 13, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to Financial Aid and the FAFSA
Chinh Ngo
November 11, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to Managing Stress in College
Thomas Broderick
October 22, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
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The 13 Fastest-Growing Jobs That Require a Master’s Degree in 2022
Stephen Gaffney
October 12, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Suicide Prevention Resources for College Students
Staff Writers
October 12, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to College Scholarships and Grants
Courtney Smith-Kimble
October 11, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
Start School With One of These 10 Best Backpacks for College in 2022
Staff Writers
October 5, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
Living on Campus? Make Sure You Have These 42 Dorm Room Essentials
Staff Writers
October 5, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
What to Bring to College: 10 Critical Papers and Documents
Juliann Scholl, Ph.D., Danika Miller
October 5, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Student Homelessness and Basic Needs Insecurity
Staff Writers
September 29, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
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When Should You Take the ACT? Test Dates and Deadlines
Juliann Scholl, Ph.D.
September 28, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Top 5 Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students and How to Get Help
Staff Writers
September 28, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
Resources for Students With Basic Needs Insecurity
Staff Writers
September 27, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Understanding Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Staff Writers
September 10, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
What Are the Most Popular College Application Systems?
Hannah Muniz
September 10, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
SAT Test Dates 2022-23: When Should You Take the SAT?
Marisa Upson
September 9, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
College Planning
College Application Deadlines for Fall 2023 Admission
Staff Writers
September 1, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
What Is Student Services and How Does It Benefit Students?
Sharon Wilfong, Danika Miller
August 18, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
College Packing List: 51 Things You Absolutely Must Bring to Campus
Staff Writers
August 16, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
College Planning
International Students: Prepare to Study in the U.S. With This College Checklist
Staff Writers
August 13, 2021 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
Considering an Environmental Career? Check Out These 9 In-Demand Green Jobs
Staff Writers
August 12, 2021 •
~1 Min Read
Blog
6 Ways to Prepare for the First Day of Class in College
Staff Writers
August 2, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
The Student’s Guide to College Waitlists and Deferrals
Staff Writers
July 27, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
How to Be Financially Secure as a College Student
Lindsay VanSomeren
January 22, 2021 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
ICE Bars First-Year International Students From Entering U.S.
Hannah Muniz
July 24, 2020 •
~3 Min Read