College Search
TL;DR — 5 WAYS TO STAND OUT Test scores — the lever you fully control. Strong scores often offset class-rank concerns at competitive schools. Work experience — most honor-roll students don’t have real jobs. The ones who do stand out. Leadership — lead one thing well rather than join eight. Recommendation letters — two from […]
(last updated August 22, 2026) Some students want to graduate from high school and go to schools far from home to start the next chapter of their lives. It’s totally possible, however, to have your own college adventure without being more than an hour from Mom and Dad. Check out this list of universities and […]
Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts college in Wichita Falls, Texas, just a two-hour drive from Dallas. With a student body of around 6000 students, it offers 43 majors and 30 minors. There are also 16 graduate programs with 28 different majors available. Founded in 1922, MSU is the only member of the Council of […]
As the price of tuition, room, and board continues to rise, many parents fear they won’t be able to send their children to their dream schools. Fortunately, there are many different ways to secure financial assistance. Aside from FAFSA and student loans, there are plenty of scholarships available for just about every type of student […]
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 […]
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 […]
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public university located in Denton, Texas. It has about 100 undergraduate majors for students to choose from, and some of the most popular ones include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. UNT’s College of Music is one […]
High schoolers have to prepare for college throughout their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. This is the last of a three-part series which we hope has been helpful for students, parents, grandparents, and educators. Seniors, you’re on the downslope of your final year in high school, but that doesn’t mean you can let off the gas. […]
We’ve already shared eight things that 10th-graders need to be doing this year and now we’re giving you nine things that 11th-graders should be doing before their senior year. 1. Register for the SAT or ACT exams. You can take one or both, but be sure to do it this spring. This will give you a chance to […]