“A new study finds most people who have never attended college cite stress as a key factor. Researchers say promoting campus mental health resources might help win them over.” Inside Higher Ed (2023) ForwarDirections encourages all students to access…
“Regardless of whether a student attends a college ranked in the top 5% or one ranked much lower, the research strongly suggests that engagement in college, how a student spends his or her time, matters much more in the long…
Brendan Barnard writes in Forbes: "If you had my resume in hand, you would see the schools, positions, and places that I have worked. You would also learn that I studied Spanish and psychology at a small liberal arts college…
For most people attending a 4-year university, there are often some types of loans involved. As you receive acceptance letters to colleges, it is important to know how each loan is structured, the repayment options, and how it will impact…
Whether you are in high school thinking about applying to college or in college working towards a degree, keeping your life balance is important. It is important to eat right, get enough sleep, and create positive relationships with others. Having…
Does it matter much what you post on my social media accounts? Do admissions officers look at applicant's social media? In a word, yes, almost 30% of college admissions officers may check out your social media account, especially if they are…
Your financial fit is one of the key elements you should use in selecting your college. Ever Friday on the ForwarDirections Facebook page, you will see more Financial Fit advice. Here is one from today: “Working a part-time job in college…