Planning for College Guides

Get a head start and prepare for college acceptance early, freshman year if possible. Find out how to improve your GPA and transcript so your college applications will impress colleges and universities, and get advice on how to plan for college with a strong action plan for each year of high school.

Learn what your college options are so you can choose the right college. Find out about the different types of schools, from career colleges and community colleges to 4-year colleges and Ivy League universities. Then get tips on making the most of your college visits, as well as how to choose among colleges you’ve been accepted to.

Need advice about the college application process? Here’s help on getting through each step, from when to apply, what schools are looking for, how to complete your applications -- including those essays – and tips for acing that interview and getting recommendation letters that give your college applications a boost.

Find out how standardized tests like SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE and GMAT, can play a big role in whether you get accepted at some graduate schools, colleges or universities. Learn more about these important tests, get valuable testing information and tips on taking the tests, and familiarize yourself with what your options are if you don’t score well.

Find out how to transfer to a different college: Learn what steps to take, when to take each one, and what to expect during the transfer process. Need information on articulation agreements or how to make the switch from a community college to a 4-year college or university? These articles will show you how.