college planning

Choose from the following topics for college planning articles.

• Applying for College
• Choosing a College
• Getting Started
• Inside the Classroom
• Outside the Classroom
• Test Taking: SAT, ACT, and More

With a variety of colleges available, you need to understand your options and choose the right college for you. A little college planning can put you on the road to success. You might need information about choosing a college or what questions to ask on your campus tour. You will also need to know how to prepare for college admission, understand application deadlines, find out about paying for college and financial aid, or maybe consider the available extracurricular activities at your schools of choice.

You can save the college planning articles that you like by creating an eCampusTours portfolio. When you're ready to talk to someone about your college planning options, you can email info@eCampusTours.com. You can also contact the college admissions office from their virtual college tour on this site or visit the school website for more detailed information.

Remember that it's never too early to start your college planning and don't be afraid to ask questions. You can do it!

Applying for College

• A Diverse Definition of Diversity in College Admissions
• Admit Me, Already! Why Haven't I Received a Decision Yet?
• Applying to College: Common, Universal College, and Individual Applications
• Auditions and Tryouts on Campus
• Facebook and College Admissions
• Follow Instructions to Reduce Application Errors
• High School Resume
• How to Handle College Rejection
• Is Early Action or Early Decision Right for You?
• Last Minute Tips to Beef Up Your College Application
• Letters of Recommendation for College Admissions
• Preparing for and Applying to Grad School
• Preparing for Your College Interview
• Second Semester Countdown for Seniors
• Steps to Take When You're Waitlisted
• The X Factor in College Admissions 
• What Do Colleges Look for in an Applicant?
• When Should I Apply to College?
• Writing Your College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

Choosing a College

• Before You Enroll in a School
• College Selection
• How to Decline Admission
• How to Identify and Protect Yourself From a Diploma Mill
• Making a Final Decision: Visiting Campuses Post-Acceptance
• Making the Most of the Campus Visit
• Narrowing Down College Options
• Pros and Cons of Community Colleges
• Should You Attend a Community College? 
• The Campus Visit
• The Pros and Cons of Attending a Single-Gender College
• Tips for Visiting College Campuses
• Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose a College

Getting Started

• Advice for Adult Students
• Be a Smart College Consumer
• Benefits of Taking a Year Off
• College Access Programs in Your Community
• College Fair Tips
• College Planning for the First in the Family
• College Planning Timeline: Grades 8-12
• College Planning Tips for Underclassmen
• College Programs for Military Minds
• Five Helpful Websites for Your College Planning
• Get to Know Your High School Counselor
• Going Grad
• Resources on the Internet
• Strengthen Your Academic Skills
• Tips for First Generation College Students
• Transitioning From a Community College to a Four-Year School
• Types of Postsecondary Schools
• Why Go to College?
• Writing to College Admissions

Inside the Classroom

• Five Reasons to Take Challenging Courses
• High School Dual Enrollment
• Participating in Honors Courses
• Senioritis: Avoiding the Epidemic
• Sharpening Your Writing Skills
• What Classes Should I Choose for Next Year?
• What Does Schoolwork Have to Do With the Real World?

Outside the Classroom

• Bridge Programs That Help Ease the Transition From High School to College
• Establishing Homework Strategies
• Improving Study Skills
• Making Your Summer Break Count
• Planning to Play NCAA Sports?
• Staying Active Outside the Classroom
• Summer Reading
• Tips for Building Your Reading Skills

Test Taking: SAT, ACT, and More

• ACT Test Prep Tools
• Arguments For and Against Standardized Testing in College Admissions
• CLEP Tests
• College Board to Improve SAT Scanning
• How ACT Scores Are Reported
• How Do Colleges Use ACT Scores?
• Important Information for ACT: Fee Waivers and Special Testing
• Is it Better to Take the ACT or SAT?
• Taking the ACT - How Soon? How Often?
• The Low-Down on College Admissions Tests
• The New SAT
• Think Ahead to Relieve ACT Test-Taking Stress
• Understanding Your SAT and ACT Score Reports
• Using Your ACT Scores
• What You Need to Know About the PSAT
• What to Take to the ACT Test Center