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When you’re deciding how to save for college, navigating a sea of eager 529 plan brokers can be quite the struggle. Before signing away your hard-earned money (not to mention your child’s future), here’s the scoop on two of the most common choices: 529 College Savings Plans and 529 Prepaid Tuition Plans. How Is a 529 Plan […]

Studying for AP Exams Is a Win-Win The season of AP exams is coming! Daunting AP tests can induce panic in even the best and brightest students who’ve spent an entire year (or more) preparing. While they have no effect on grades, AP exams do offer students the chance to earn college credit without the college price tag: a […]

The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the school year is rapidly winding down. Spring has fully sprung, and it’s the season for high schoolers everywhere to look for summer jobs. It can be difficult to know where to start, so we’ve done some of the work for you by putting […]

High Schoolers: Use Your Summer! While summer is known for being a time to kick back and relax, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your test prep and college applications. When high schoolers use their summers to volunteer, find a job, or even study, they build their skills and resume to stand out from […]

In addition to good grades and high test scores, extracurricular activities are an absolute must for college admissions. Colleges are interested in how you spend your free time outside of the classroom. Your extracurricular activities can set you apart from other applicants. This is especially true for more selective colleges, which look beyond strong academic […]

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is a public university located in Austin, Texas, about 1 mile north of the Texas State Capitol. It has the fifth-largest single-campus enrollment in the country and has been labeled as one of the “Public Ivies,” which means it’s a public university that provides education comparable to that […]

While many students attend 4-year universities immediately after high school, others choose to start their higher education at community college. There are many benefits to going to community college first, some more widely known than others. Community College Saves You Money Community college tuition is substantially less than that of 4-year universities. By starting off […]

When it comes to college applications, you will likely have to apply either through ApplyTexas or The Common App. While there are guidelines provided to help you navigate through both online applications, trying to do so alone is known to be rough. The college application process is definitely not an easy one, and if you […]

College visits are a vital part of the college search experience. Once you’ve narrowed down your lists of schools that you’d love to attend (Part 1, Part 2), it’s always a good idea to tour the campuses before you commit. There are factors (good and bad) that may not be advertised that you would never […]