Touring a college campus is one of the most important parts of the college decision-making process. It’s your best chance to talk with current students about their individual experience, but the questions you ask are as important as the answers you get. After...
The college application process is competitive, and a résumé is a great way for you to showcase your experience and achievements to an admission counselor. The key is knowing how to build an enticing and effective résumé that will stand out from the crowd. The Bentley...
If your dream school has an option for an admission interview- take it! (Some even require an interview.) An in-person or virtual interview provides another opportunity for you to share more about yourself — beyond test scores and academics — and let an...
If you’re a high school athlete, maybe it’s been your dream to someday play sports at the next level — after all those practices, scrimmages and high school playoff games, you’ve decided to give it a go and take your talents to the collegiate level. It’s a great...
For some high school students deciding where to apply to college is stressful enough, but what about when to apply? Many colleges offer various application deadlines — Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision and more — but it is important to know the details of...
There are many ways to explore colleges, but one of the best ways is to attend a college fair. It’s a terrific opportunity to learn about the admissions process and meet representatives from colleges and universities across the country. You may even discover...
College admission officers read thousands of essays from prospective students, so it’s important to write something that stands out from the crowd. This is your chance to share something interesting about yourself — beyond your grades and test scores. Here are...
With $3 billion in private scholarships available to prospective college students each year, finding the money to pay for your dream school is easier than ever — provided you know where to look. Scholarships are essentially free money that goes straight to paying your...
Note: Many schools, including Bentley University, are not requiring standardized tests for the 2023 year. For many high school students, required college entrance exams — also known as standardized testing — add a lot of pressure to the college application process....
One of the most important things about choosing a college or a university is finding the right fit, and it’s hard to do this without seeing the school for yourself. Although it can take time, money, effort and planning on your part, it’s definitely worth making the...