Will You be a Typical College Freshman?

The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA surveys freshmen each year to identify trends in the behavior, interests and goals of College Freshman in the US. The latest findings describe most college freshmen as liberal leaning(nothing new), non-business major(very new), and about a third of them need remedial courses in college(add time and $ to getting that degree).

Check out more about these findings: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/01/21/freshmen

Are Majors overrated???

Here's what some college folks think about this question.

Career U.: Making College 'Relevant'
By KATE ZERNIKE
Students are increasingly focused on how their major will translate into a job. The response to that demand is changing higher education.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/education/edlife/03careerism-t.html?emc=eta1

PSAT results

Sophomores and Juniors all over the country have already received their PSAT results or will get them soon after they get back to school after winter break.

So, now what? As for testing, our advice is pick which test you'll take - ACT or SAT, pick a date this spring that's convenient for you, seriously prepare yourself for the test and plan on taking it once. Remember - your goal is to earn a score that accurately reflects your ability.