Lee Bierer –

Don't dress inappropriately for a college interview. No need for a jacket and tie, but pretend you're going out for a nice dinner.

Countdown to college: Top 10 tips to avoid interview blunders

June 11, 2018 at 5:26 a.m.

Students being interviewed either by alumni representatives, scholarship committees or an admissions office need to walk a fine line between being prepared and being rehearsed. Good news: Although acing your...

It pays to be creative when applying to colleges

May 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Robert Franek has an insider's knowledge when it comes to the college application process. Franek, senior vice president/publisher at Princeton Review, the test preparation and admissions consulting program, and author...

Things to consider when narrowing the college list

May 13, 2019 at 5:02 p.m.

Take a deep breath, hit the "submit" button and then exhale. Thousands of students are doing this every day. But at the same time they are wondering if they really...

Recommendations can set you apart from the crowd

May 13, 2019 at 4:59 p.m.

Source: CNN Money.com and 2010 U.S. Census

What college coaches look for when recruiting high school athletes

May 13, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

It can help student athletes and their parents to know that college coaches are considering them in two main ways: Tangible talent evaluation: Obviously, coaches are searching for sport-specific attributes,...

Is a four-year college degree worth the cost?

May 13, 2019 at 4:08 p.m.

You may experience a case of sticker shock if you will be entering the world of college admissions for the first time. Average annual tuition, room and board and expenses...

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