Author: Clay Cooper

High school seniors have so much to do during that last year before college. Not only do you have to make sure you graduate on time, but there's tons of work to do before the first day of college itself. Use this basic college planning checklist for reference if you're…

Senior year is the one where most kids decide to start relaxing. We get it; you've worked hard for years and now it's almost over. Senioritis wants to kick in, but don't let it. Chances are good that you'll end up slacking and let that work go to waste. Use…

Many colleges want to see what kinds of community service applicants have done during high school. Thankfully, there are many community service ideas to try out. Here's a brief list of community service ideas to use if you haven't found the time to provide service just yet for college applications.…

Getting through your freshman year in college is made easier in small part because you're living in a dormitory that handles many living needs for you. But what happens when you move away after that first year? Use these basic off-campus living tips to successfully navigate your first year living…

Besides being well-known for their 'elite' status, the Ivy League also has some quirky features and history that most people and students don't know about. Here are a handful of Ivy League fun facts that shed new light on these famous institutions, making them more human than fancy. If you…

Many students are worried about taking on too much student loan debt while attending college. The good news is there are things you can do to make life easier while dealing with them. Here are a number of student loan tips to consider when both applying for financial aid, and…

If you're attending college or university out of state, then besides all the emotions of excitement and nervousness, you have to deal with this question...what do you bring for your dorm room? Here's a standard college packing checklist to use when figuring out what to take with you on move-in…

For student-athletes looking to attend college via athletic scholarships, there are a number of steps you can take in high school to make the process easier for recruitment. If you're a fresh student-athlete looking to use your skills for college, then take a minute to check out these student-athlete college…

College is an amazing experience but nerve-wracking for many students in the beginning because of how unfamiliar it is. Make that transition from high school to college easier with these five college first year tips to follow on day one. Don't forget to check out SAT prep and ACT prep…