Topic: College Search
My College List: What do I want?
By John Whelan, Sophomore at Tufts University
This is an important question. It seems pretty simple, but your answer is going to have a huge impact on four years of your life. When you're looking at colleges and beginning to put a list together, there are a… More »
Application Deadlines and Types: Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling, and Regular
By John Whelan, Sophomore at Tufts University
The whole college admissions process is pretty confusing--I don't think anyone would disagree with that statement. Sometimes it's confusing as a result of having to juggle five, eight, ten, even fourteen applications at once; if you don't know what's going… More »
Parent perspective: How did cost factor into college choice?
SimpleTuition asked a group of college students if financial aid and/or their own financial situations affected their choice of colleges. Check out what they had to say!
When should I start looking at schools?
The college search and application process can be, and often is a pressure-filled experience, but you need to keep it in its place. Starting to research and look at schools in the summer going into your junior year is on… More »
How many colleges should I apply to?
This question is on every parent’s and student’s lips by the time senior year in high school rolls around. Some students obsess about their college application process, and subsequently visit and apply to 20 colleges. Others may only apply to… More »
With so many different college options, how do I choose the right type of school for me?
This is a very common question, and the answer is a personal one: the type of school you ultimately decide to attend depends entirely on what you are looking for in a college. From 4-year private universities to community colleges,… More »
What is student financial aid?
Student financial aid is, quite simply, money to help you pay for higher education. It comes in two forms: money you have to repay, and money you do not have to repay. Funds can come from both government and private… More »
Considering the cost of college in the admissions decision
Written by Don Betterton, Principal in Betterton College Planning LLC and former Director of Financial Aid, Princeton University
Assuming you are among the 75% of American families that cannot pay the cost of college without assistance, you should increase the… More »
Thinking ahead: budgeting for college expenses
Determine Your College Expenses
If you have a good handle on your exact expenses, then your life will be a lot easier. Start by contacting your school and getting estimates on what it will cost to attend. Colleges generally compute… More »
