Finding the right college for you is just as, if not more, important than finding the best college. Use our tips, tools, and expert advice to explore your options.
10 Summer College Application Tasks for Rising High School Seniors
May 15, 2018
To-do's for prospective students include visiting schools, working on application essays and more.
Last-Minute College Options for Fall 2018
May 3, 2018
Hundreds of schools are still accepting freshman and transfer student applications.
6 Questions to Ask at College Admitted Students Days
April 10, 2018
These questions can help prospective college students make the most of their time on campus.
Parents: 10 Ways to Help Your Teen With the College Decision
April 9, 2018
Parents should discuss cost and other key topics but give their child freedom to make the final choice.
10 Colleges That Attract the Most Transfer Students
Feb. 13, 2018
The average transfer acceptance rate at these schools was 66.9 percent for fall 2016, per U.S. News data.
Decide Which College to Enroll in as an International Student
Jan. 29, 2018
Postgraduation plans are one factor for prospective international students to consider before enrolling, experts say.
Comparing Graduation Rates for Pell, Non-Pell Grant Students
Dec. 15, 2017
Two top National Universities had a higher six-year graduation rate for Pell than non-Pell students, U.S. News data show.
National Universities With the Highest Enrollment of Hispanic Students
Dec. 8, 2017
Most of these schools had more than 9,000 Hispanic undergrads in fall 2016, U.S. News data show.
Consider Internship Opportunities During a College Search
Nov. 16, 2017
Prospective college students should research whether a school participates in on-campus recruiting, experts say.
Find Undergraduate Business Program That Helps You Stand Out
Nov. 14, 2017
Business majors are among the most popular that employers seek in new talent, according to one report.