Choosing a College
Choosing a college is not a quick and easy task! There are many wonderful options for finding the ideal college for your child’s dream career, including many schools that you may not have heard of. With a little research into the options available, you can find a range of options that your family can also comfortably afford.
These articles cover topics and questions about campus visits, careers, college admissions, college application essays, the college experience, college fairs, college graduation and more. If you’re wanting support with helping your child successfully get into and afford college…check out my programs, book and consulting packages at Compass College Advisory.
Austin College – where tailored programs and experiential learning merge
Founded in 1849 by a Presbyterian missionary, Austin College continues to emphasize core values and high participation in service activities. How would you like to be served breakfast by your
Smith College – a women’s liberal arts college with strong engineering programs
The 147-acre campus of Smith College features buildings that range in architectural styles from late 18th century to modern. From the outside, it looks like a medieval fortress, but Smith
Carnegie Mellon – where strong programs in technology and the arts meet
Even though Carnegie Mellon has origins as far back as 1900, this university did not become known by this name until 1962. This was the year Carnegie Institute of Technology
3 Tips for Finding the Right College for Business Majors
Is your teen planning to major in business and having difficulty deciding which colleges should be on their list? Keep reading for my top three tips for finding the right
Baylor University – where faith, community service and research opportunities abound
Baylor University is an institution that is older than Texas; it was founded in 1845, 10 months before Texas became a state. The architectural style of its 1000-acre campus near
The George Washington University – where the world is at your fingertips
Imagine having your college commencement ceremony with students from all over the US and 130 other countries around the world on the National Mall. This is an honor experienced only
Choosing a College: How to Find the Right Academic Fit
Choosing a college isn’t a quick or easy decision for most students. Students must consider five key features of a school when choosing a college: Academic fit, Social fit, Financial
Rensselaer – a technical university that thrives on collaboration
Studying in high-tech studio classrooms where students work on team projects and collaborate to solve real-world problems is what students can expect when attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The 275-acre campus
University of Delaware – traditional education with an emphasis on experiential learning
Standing in the grassy green mall, the hub of University of Delaware’s 970-acre campus, you will find yourself surrounded by a mix of colonial and modern buildings. University of Delaware
Oglethorpe – small liberal arts college with big city connection
“Education should help students make both a living and a life.” This is the guiding principle of Oglethorpe University, which was founded in 1835 and named for the founder of
Wittenberg – a liberal arts gem in the Midwest
Wittenberg offers a solid honors program, an active Greek scene, and competitive Division III athletics. Founded in 1845 by German Lutherans and set on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the
Getting in + getting money for college – it all begins with “FIT”
Junior year is the start of the college admissions process. In order for your teen to be successful once they’re in college, they need to be applying to colleges that
Villanova – where tradition meets the future
Villanova is a Roman Catholic university that takes pride in tradition while recognizing that making continuous improvements to their facilities and educational and co-curricular programs will help their graduates be
Spelman College – a women’s college educating tomorrow’s leaders
Spelman College is a standout for so many reasons. To begin with, Spelman is one of only two surviving African-American women’s colleges. Add to that the fact that they have
Does Your State Require the SAT or ACT to Get Your Diploma?
Does Your State Require the SAT or ACT to Get Your Diploma? Did you know that some states require a standardized test such as the SAT or the ACT in