The New Common Application
August 18, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Students
The new 2010-2011 Common Application is now available here. Over 415 colleges accept this application both online and in print versions, but it is important to note that not all schools accept it. Last year, nearly 2 million applications were submitted via the Common App online system.
Saving for the Rising Cost of a College Degree (Video)
August 10, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Students
NBC’s personal finance expert Sharon Epperson discusses different ways you can save for the rising cost of a college degree.
College Confidential
August 6, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Students
College Confidential was founded to demystify many aspects of the college admissions process, and to help even first-timer students and parents understand the process like old pros.
MeritAid.com Scholarship Directory
August 5, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Students
Interested in knowing how many merit-based scholarships the college/university you’re planning to go to has available? Check out MeritAid.com.
Study Like A Scholar (Video)
August 4, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Saturday Academy, Students
“Anything is possible when you’re in the library.”
Preview & Preorder Brian Peterson’s book, Higher Learning!
July 20, 2010 by Nana Kwabena Tuffuor
Filed under FEATURED, Mentors, Saturday Academy, Students
Nationally, over 40% of all college students do not graduate. For certain populations (African American, Latino, first-generation, and low-income students), upwards of 70% may begin taking college classes but never complete their degree. This must change.
