You know it, it’s time to get serious about college. You’re right, it’s a big task and there are lots of variables. You can find the college that’s a great fit for you and enjoy the process (okay a lot of the process, maybe not those pesky tests and some of the essays for the applications).

Where do you start? Here are the first six steps for getting in gear for the long haul and feeling more confident about the process. Just think, a year from now you may already know where you’ll be going! Read more...

Princeton Review is out with its latest rankings of colleges nationwide, in all sorts of categories -- from the best classroom experience to the best party schools. A new one -- the greenest colleges. Read more...

When deciding on the perfect college or university, one big decision is whether to go to a private college or attend a public university. While most private colleges have more prestige and are more recognized, you may be better off going to a public college if you have a budget for your tuition. There are, of course, many pros and cons to weigh when making this life changing decision, so it is best to sit down and evaluate your options before committing to a school. Read more...

Big or small? That’s a question students often ask themselves as they research possible universities. Students will find that there is no “right” or “wrong” answer. There are advantages and drawbacks to each. Read more...

College enrollments are higher than ever. In 2005 more than 60% of high school graduates enrolled in two or four-year colleges and more than 16 million students were registered in some type of postsecondary education. Moreover, college enrollments are only expected to increase in the coming decade--a recent study by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling finds that 73% of colleges saw applications increase from the previous year.