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Prepare for College
Prepare for College
Increase your chances of getting into a good school by planning ahead. Utilize our guide to help you put your best application forward.More >>
Taking the Right Courses in High School
Taking the Right Courses in High School
One of the best things you can do to prepare for college and the working world is to take a strong academic program in high school. More >>
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
Preparing for college starts long before applications are due. Preparing early-on in high school will help you get a jump start on the competition!More >>
Your High School Performance
Importance of high school grades, class selection and extracurriculars
Make your high school grades and extracurriculars shine while in high school because they really count in the college application process. More >>

College TestingCollege TestingMore>>
Build Your Writing Skills
Build Your Writing Skills
Even if you aren’t required to take a writing test for college, you need strong writing skills to succeed in college and the workplace. More >>
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
The ACT is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics,More >>

Choosing the Right SchoolChoosing the Right SchoolMore>>
Choosing the College Best for You
Choosing the College Best for You
College is a four-year commitment. Use these tips to make sure you apply to a school that is right for you.More >>
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
From "reach schools" to "safety schools", make sure that you are aiming high while keeping yourself covered. More >>

The Application ProcessThe Application ProcessMore>>
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Most mistakes made during the college application process are preventable. Here are ten common errors to look out for! More >>
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Applying to college is not just a strain on your child. You have a lot of responsibility as a parent to help your child prepare, choose and apply correctly. Are you ready for it? More >>
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
The college application takes a lot of work, but since you're promoting yourself, it should be easy work for you. Check out these tips to stay on top of your game. More >>
The Application Process
The Application Process
Lost in the application process? Use these tips to make sure you have your bases covered. More >>

Financial MattersFinancial MattersMore>>
The Search for Financial Aid
The Search for Financial Aid
Financial aid may seem hard to come by but if you've got the right credentials, it's just a matter of following a few simple guidelines and knowing where to look. More >>
How to Qualify for Financial Aid
How Can I Qualify for Financial Aid
Maximizing your eligibility for financial aid.

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Some personal finance techniques for maximizing your eligibility There are many forms of financial aid. Scholarships may be awarded for academic merit, achievement, leadership, artistic talent, and/orMore >>
What Will It Take to Save For College?
What Will It Take to Save For College?
Figure out how to pay for college.More >>

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Will you or someone in your household be applying to college in the next 6 months?

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High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Financial considerations for college grads moving home
Financial considerations for college grads moving home
Tips for making the transition work for everyone.More >>
Tips for making the transition work for everyone.More >>
Post-grad degrees that pay the highest
Post-grad degrees that pay the highest
Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.More >>
Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.More >>
Too much texting, Facebook time may lower college women's grades
Too much texting, Facebook time may lower college women's grades
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Even a little pot use ups college dropout risk
Even a little pot use ups college dropout risk
College students who use marijuana and other illegal substances, even occasionally, are more likely to leave school than students who don't dabble in drugs, new research finds.More >>
College students who use marijuana and other illegal substances, even occasionally, are more likely to leave school than students who don't dabble in drugs, new research finds.More >>
'Smarter lunchroom' may lead to healthier choices
'Smarter lunchroom' may lead to healthier choices
A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.More >>
A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.More >>

Applying to College - Acadiana's Multi-Media News Station

Getting Ready EarlyGetting Ready EarlyMore>>

College TestingCollege TestingMore>>

Choosing the Right SchoolChoosing the Right SchoolMore>>

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Will you or someone in your household be applying to college in the next 6 months?

EducationMore>>