
Admissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts Colleges
Great College Advice describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.

Great College Advice describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.

As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, “should I take a gap year?”. We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are supportive of students who choose to take a gap year. This post provides practical advice on how to craft your gap year while staying on track for college.

You’ve been deferred from your first choice Early Action college. Now what?

When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.

Campus food: it’s not just a lunch lady wearing a hairnet anymore. Check out what campuses across the country are doing to entice students to eat in the dining halls.

Sitting in on a college class is a great way to learn more about the academic environment on a college campus. Here are a few recommendations.

How do you choose a major? Do you pick a college major that seems best for getting a great job right out of college? Or do you prepare for the long term? The economy is always shifting, and industries come and go. Perhaps it is best to choose a major that will build skills and knowledge and habits of mind that will serve you throughout your life.

When making up their class schedule for senior year, juniors are often tempted to decrease their load. Not a good idea. Read this article to help you think about the importance of your senior year courses.

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do

Do you dream of studying in the United States? Are you Brazilian? This guide will help you understand the American

What is the University of San Francisco known for? I seem to have been visiting quite a few Jesuit colleges

Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews