“They may or may not always do it on purpose, but a group of the most prestigious private colleges in America are handing a massive admissions advantage to rich kids over less affluent kids — even when they have the…
“It took nearly a century for institutions to realize the limitations and inequities of standardized tests as we know them. Will it take even longer for a critical mass of colleges to publicly acknowledge the flaws of commercial rankings? Jonathan…
“The ‘net’ price of college, the amount students and their families actually pay, is going down... The average student at a private, four-year college paid $32,800 in tuition and fees, room and board last fall, according to the College Board.…
“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…
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…
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May 1 is college signing day across the U.S. This is the date on which every university requires students who have been accepted to colleges to make their decision - and accept just one university admission. Obviously, it would be…
At ForwarDirections, we are proud to share that Carole has been name a "Rising Star" by the University of California, Riverside Extension Professional Studies Department. She spent a year and a half completing a college and career counseling certificate through…
Recently, our college student network asked the question, “When is the right time to purchase textbooks?” The quick answer to that question is, “as early as possible! And be strategic to save yourself time and money!” Here are…