Should Students Consider a Liberal Arts College?
There are lots of misconceptions about liberal arts colleges. Here are 7 things to know as you consider a liberal arts college for your teen.
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings Considerations
The annual US News Best Colleges edition is out. Here is how they compile the list – along with some important considerations for your own student.
Is a Public University Honors Program a Good Option?
College honors programs have existed at some universities for seventy years. But, more have popped up in the past twenty years and now it would be hard to find a state flagship school or any large public university without its own honors college or honors program. They are not created equally and they are not…
What Is a CTCL College?
Those of you that know me, know that I’m a fan of CTCL colleges. But not everyone knows what that even means! “CTCL” stands for “Colleges That Change Lives.” The designation came from a book by that name, published by Loren Pope over twenty years ago. His goal in writing the book was to…
Your Guide to Types of Higher Education
There are a variety of types of higher education after high school in the United States. You may wonder what the differences are. Here’s a breakdown of some post-high school educational choices: Universities Often, the terms “university” and “college” are used interchangeably when referring to higher education. Students in the US will usually say that…
The Journey to College Begins
This website comes after years of urging and encouragement from fellow parents whose children are on their journeys from high school to college. When I began the college search with my oldest kids several years ago, I quickly realized two things: that there was a lot I didn’t know and that this was going to…