College Visits

Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, explains what Early Decision college admission programs entail for students and how the economic pressures on institutions of higher education drive an inequitable admissions process.

"Times Higher Education" World University rankings resulted from collaboration with a data provider generated by the same agency, with Thomas Reuters, and with expert data from over 50 leaders in the field from 15 nations in each continent.

Students who are considering applying for early admission to college should first review the pros and cons of early admission programs. Here are four factors to consider when navigating the college admission maze.

This article details red flag moments that can occur during a college visit. In addition these piece contains tips that will help students make educated decisions about their college selection.

Every year high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to visit prospective colleges, but travel can be expensive. Here are 5 tips for success and savings.

The week of Spring Break 2011 will be taken by most schools during the month of March; although some will begin in February. Here are the dates for some of the well known colleges and universities of the U.S.

College is the time of your life where you expand not only your knowledge, your network of friends and colleaques as well. The right college is an important decision but so is finding the right environment.

High school seniors will visit colleges in order to find which one is best for them. Students need to make sure their visit pays off.

In postsecondary education, student retention rates have waned in general across all institutional types. Inevitably, the retention rates for developmental and remedial students are on the decline.

Inside advice from UMBC students for new students. Info, tips, opinions on UMBC campus life, academics, dining facilities, sports, parties, social life, dorms, apartments, fraternities and sororities, parking, security. Based upon UMBC student opinions.

A veteran of many campus visits tells how to get the most from a college campus visit.

In today's economy, when it has become necessary to make money go the extra mile, parents planning to send their kids to college are trying to find which colleges offer the best bang for their buck spent.

While the college tour can be a great way to get to know a school better, it can be expensive. There are many ways to cut costs on college visits. Here are 10 tips for saving money on college visits.

Freshmen in California find fewer resources to help them transition to higher education because of the recession. Here, students learn where to get basic information in choosing their courses and getting to know their campus before classes start.

Some of the most important factors that I believe should be considered when a teen is considering a college or university to attend upon graduating from high school. Based on my own personal experience.

Now that you're deciding where to go, one of your best sources of uncensored information is the overnight campus visit. Here's a rundown of questions to ask to get the most out of that campus visit.

Congratulations! You got into college. Your work is not over. You've got a bunch of schools to choose from and each one has a long list of pros and cons.

This is a research paper that explains the history and impact of an important Supreme Court case, United States v. Fordice, which mandated that the State of Mississippi desegregate publically funded black colleges and universities.

It seems every college or university brochure has one: the photo of students taking their springtime class outdoors. There's more to choosing the right college then the look of the place.

If you want an objective feel of what a college has to offer you need to "think and tour outside of the box".

When planning a college visit, you will have to decide when to visit, how to get there, whether to bring your parents, and what to do once you are on campus. These tips will help you plan wisely!

High school students may get overwhelmed while applying for college. Being a second year college student, I know how this whole ordeal works.

The following is taken from a chapter in my forthcoming book, Someone to Grow Up With; a Boomer reminisces about his childhood, while raising his kids. This excerpt recalls the college visits the boys and I took.

Various scholars examining the context of education have noted that the process is one that is supposed to provide the learner with the critical thinking skills necessary for growth and development beyond the walls of the classroom.

It's important for high school students embarking on their college search to visit the campus they're applying to. Here are some ideas on what to do on a college tour to make it count.

California is known for its sun, its beaches and its laid back lifestyle. However, California is also home to many excellent colleges and universities.

A practical view is a process where requirements, intentions and objectives, transform into an arrangement of goals, programs, and policies which have an effect on funding, procedures, and outcomes, which form the foundation for assessment, improvement, and new policies.