My College Pack

Question by Joy: How do you choose which college you should apply under Early Decision for?
I’m new to this whole college application thing. After taking a break, I finally decided to get back on the horse and finish most of my applications, but I just now discovered I can only apply under Early Decision [...]

Question by Ben Gren: Is taking a loan out for college spendig money a wise decision or is getting a job in college the best idea?
i want to make the best decision, most of my college is paid for in scholarships buti want to stay focused as much as possible on my studies so should [...]

Yes, your choice of college major will dictate the kinds of jobs or graduate/professional schools you can apply to after college. So think not only about what you’re interested in studying, but also what is likely to get you a job later.

Pros:
You know earlier whether or not you’re going to the school so you can plan for this.
Your chances of admission are slightly higher – schools know that they are your top choice and that you will definitely go there. Later on, they risk you picking another school. If it’s kind of a stretch to get [...]

I had been struggling with this decision for quite some time. I got into the school that my boyfriend got into as well as my first choice college. I couldn’t decide between going to his school or mine because we want to stay together. However my school is two hours upstate in Poughkeepsie NY while [...]