Some colleges and universities in the United States have Early Decision (ED) admissions policies. This policy allows you to apply and be accepted to the school ahead of the regular applicant pool. Unlike Early Action (EA), you can only apply to one ED school and if you are accepted, you’re …
Rolling admissions policy for incoming freshman students means that students are free to submit their applications at any time during the admissions process. The window is usually six months or more, beginning in the fall and often lasting to the summer. Most competitive colleges and universities don’t employ rolling admissions and …
Early Action (EA) admission policies allow students to apply early and accelerate the application process. Only a small number of colleges and universities in the United States have this. Early Action is similar to Early Decision (ED) with one major difference: it is non-binding, allowing you to consider offers from other schools. …
Financial aid is money allocated to college students to pay tuition and other education related expenses. The three most common types of financial aid are the following: Grants These are the financial aid awarded to students in the form of scholarships or other assistance programs. Unlike student loans, grants do …
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions relating to scholarships. What is the difference between a lottery scholarship and a merit scholarship? Students who receive merit-based scholarships typically have exceptional grades, test scores, and have actively participated in community service and extracurricular activities. Students who receive lottery scholarships …
When applying for Federal Financial Aid, it can certainly be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. Below are some guidance to help you find that the process is simpler than it may appear. Know Your Deadlines The stress of applying for financial aid comes from waiting until the last minute. If you …
Senior high school students are excited as they prepare for a new phase in life. But it can also be a period of stress and apprehension. These students may feel rushed to make a decision about which college or university to attend. The application process can be very stressful. Sometimes, …
A great way to find out if you want to be an engineer or an accountant is to take an introductory class. But it won’t tell you everything you need to know about the program. You must dig deeper to find out exactly what is required for different degrees. If you’re still …
When exactly should you declare your major? In general, sooner is better but it depends on the subject. Some students wait until the beginning of their junior year to declare but this can limit your options and create some headaches. You can declare sometime in your sophomore year, this is …
Many of the incoming freshman students don’t know what they want to do yet. However, you may have at least an idea of what interests you and what doesn’t, as well as subjects that you have an aptitude for and those that you don’t. This is a good place to start …
