May 1st is National Decision Day in the United States, which means the pressure is on for high school seniors to make final college and university decisions. National college decision day is a deadline the Class of 2022 has been preparing for since their junior school year!
With much anticipation, students, their families, college admissions officers and even school district teachers have been anxiously awaiting this big day - cue the unique, decision day celebrations. Begin your freshman year at your university, community college, or trade school, confident, ready to make your parents - and yourself - PROUD!
If you haven’t made your college decision yet, that’s ok. We’ve curated a guide of articles that include pros and cons, financial aid tips and more to help make your final college decision easier.
3 Signs You’re Ready to Commit
If you can easily answer these common questions, you've already made your college decision. Find out what these questions are and if you're ready to commit to a college.
Determine the REAL Value of Your Higher Education Choices
Discover ROI (Return on Investment) tricks to use when choosing a college to attend. Use these questions to determine what college from your list is the best value (smartest decision) for you.
Taking the College Search to Social Media
If you're having a hard time making a college decision, try these sneaky social media tricks.
10 Completely False College Myths
Don't let these false ideas influence your university choice. Find out what you might not want to worry about when making that BIG decision.
Narrowing Down Your College List
A high school student provides four aspects you can use to help you make the best college choice.Questions to Ask About Your Financial Aid Package
Ask these nine questions about each financial aid package you receive from colleges. Doing this will help you make the best, most financially responsible, college decision for yourself (and your future).
Accepted! 5 Steps to Take Now
Now that you've been accepted, you should do these five things to make the best college choice.
College Rejection Letters and Wait Lists: Moving Forward
If you didn't get an acceptance letter from your top-choice college or you made it to the waitlist, find out how to move forward and stay college bound.