College

There are a number of books that parents will find helpful in understanding the problems many college freshmen face.

An expert advises a student to reduce the number of hours in a part-time job in order to focus on other activities -- especially those of his own creation.

Here are some parent workshop ideas and some advice for the parents of high-school students. Learn how to find training in college prep, financial aid, at-home motivation, reading, and more.

While it isn't against the law for an illegal immigrant to enroll in a university, he or she may face some other difficulties.

This article discusses the pros and cons of taking a break before entering college.

There are many opportunities available for the young adult with learning disabilities who would like to pursue studies beyond high school.

An expert stresses the importance of keeping high achievers balanced and able to enjoy themselves.

When a student is torn between two similar schools, follow these tips to help her decide which one is better for her.

A Harvard University admissions interviewer describes how kids are being "packaged for success." Many are entirely focused on being accepted by an impressive college, while those students with a genuine love of learning seem to be disappearing.

This article describes how to aid your gifted child in the college preparation and application process.

Learn how to plan for college early and effectively.

A foreign-born student with medical school ambitions gets advice on U.S. college admissions.

Paying such a fee is usually unnecessary. In the long run, the important thing to focus on is preparing effectively for college before you go and doing well while you are there -- not which college you go to.

SAT scores are only one of the factors considered by medical school admissions officers. Find out what other factors are important.

When you have a choice of degree programs in your desired field, how should you decide which one to take? Here's some helpful advice.

This article provides general suggestions for dealing effectively with stress of all kinds.

Here are concrete suggestions of things you can do over the summer to prepare yourself for college.

When it comes to finding a job after graduating, what you did in college can often be more important than which school you went to.