Remember the old days when everyone who was applying to college took…

It’s a question we get all the time: What is the “right” number of schools to which a student should apply?

Many people, especially young people, are uneasy with the concept of slowing down to take care of themselves. The term “self-care” is more popular than ever but it is often misconstrued as a selfish act or, even worse, active disregard for others and their needs.

Sheepherding in Australia, anyone? A gap year is typically an academic year break filled with experiential learning between secondary school and higher education.

It’s true. My mother gave me a lesson in folding laundry before I left for college. I had never done a load of laundry before. She wanted me to be prepared, to be ready for the world of college and independent life.