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AP Exam Preparation -- College Information blog post for Apr 18, 2013

Tony H. — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:57:44 CDT

The Advanced Placement exams are just around the corner. Don't get stressed out. Take free practice exams online with the LearningExpress Library. You'll be scoring 5's in no time!

College Timeline For Seniors: What to do in December? -- College Information blog post for Dec 28, 2012

Mechelle F. — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:11:10 CDT

Send out the last of your College Applications and request that your High School send off your first, senior semester transcripts to these Colleges. Check out Peterson's Planner for more College Timeline info.

Know Your College Application Deadline -- College Information blog post for Aug 24, 2012

Mechelle F. — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:08:28 CDT

Knowing when your college application is due, is important. Find out deadline dates, tips for preparing your college application and more. The College Board can help you with this and more.

College Planning - Summer -- College Information blog post for Jul 20, 2012

Mechelle F. — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:10:51 CDT

Juniors and Seniors, the summer months are a good time to search for scholarships, combine vacation plans with campus visits and start working on your college aplications. CollegeAnswer.com can help.

Hey, it's your future and you have options. -- College Information blog post for Apr 27, 2012

Mechelle F. — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:14:30 CDT

Not sure where to start? MyFuture.com is a comprehensive online resource that gives information on colleges, careers and military service opportunities, step-by-step planning check list, favorite school and job info can be saved. Plus, SAT interviewing advice.

Virtual College Tours -- College Information blog post for Apr 4, 2012

Mechelle F. — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Attention All High School Juniors! Not able to visit all the colleges on your list? CampusTours allows you to view thousands of virtual college tours and interactive maps.

Attention All High School Seniors! -- College Information blog post for Jan 9, 2012

Mechelle F. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT

In January, all College Applications should be completed for the Fall and planning your Financial Aid strategy is the next step. Off to College will help guide all your academic planning.

ACT/SAT Practice Tests -- College Information blog post for Nov 7, 2011

Mechelle F. — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Stressing over ACT/SAT Exams coming up? Learning Express Library has ACT/SAT practice tests online.

College Transfer -- College Information blog post for Sep 21, 2011

Mechelle F. — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT

If you want to transfer to another college, but don't know where to start, MnTransfer can help. Their website can provide resources and answer questions regarding planning, application process and financial aid.

Online Options -- College Information blog post for Jun 26, 2011

Nina S. — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT

If on-campus studying isn't a good fit for your educational goals, check to see if online programs could get you on the right track. Minnesota Online, from Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, gives you a chance to browse available programs and test drive a demo course to see if online is the right choice for you.

AP Practice Exams -- College Information blog post for Apr 4, 2012

Nina S. — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

In the middle of AP exam mayhem? Take practice exams for free from the LearningExpress Library! Simply click on the College Preparation link on the left to find the AP section and get going!

Studying Abroad -- College Information blog post for Mar 16, 2011

Nina S. — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Has this past winter got you yearning for a warmer climate? Many colleges and universities offer study abroad opportunities in locations around the world. Their admissions or study abroad offices should be able to hook you up with more info, but if you'd like to get a head start on searching, be sure to check out IIEPassport.

GPA Less Than Perfect? -- College Information blog post for Feb 15, 2011

Nina S. — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Don't worry! There are scholarships out there that honor other types of contributions, like your ability to construct a duct tape tuxedo. Just check out the list at FinAid for more ideas on creative scholarships.

Put That Holiday Money to Good Use! -- College Information blog post for Jan 3, 2011

Nina S. — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Receive gifts of cash over the holidays? If you're heading off to college in the next year, you can start investing that money in your dorm room. Just check out The College Board's tips on helpful spending.

College Calculators -- College Information blog post for Dec 13, 2010

Nina S. — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Get ahead of student debt by figuring the costs ahead of time with college calculators. You'll be able to not only estimate what you'll need to borrow, but also what your monthly payments will be once you graduate.

Don't Forget Your FAFSA! -- College Information blog post for Nov 11, 2010

Nina S. — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Filing for Federal Student Aid is an important part of preparing for college. If you've narrowed down your college choices for next year, be sure to go to the FAFSA website and submit your application before the deadline.

Picked a Major? -- College Information blog post for Oct 11, 2010

Nina S. — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Well, then you'll need a college to go with that. With College Navigator, you can find your perfect college by searching for the factors that matter most to you, such as what majors are offered, the cost of tuition, and even the average ACT scores of incoming freshman. After picking your favorites, you can then compare these top choices to find your best candidate.

Transfer Credits -- College Information blog post for Sep 14, 2010

Nina S. — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CDT

with the help of Minnesota Transfer. This site provides great information on how your high school courses and exams may earn you college credit as well as how to make an easy transition between a community college and a 4-year program.

SAT and ACT Tests -- College Information blog post for Aug 26, 2010

Nina S. — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CDT

are back with a vengeance! So to prepare for these exams, head on over to our Entrance Exams page or Homework Rescue for free practice exams and skills building.

Take a Campus Tour -- College Information blog post for Jul 7, 2010

Nina S. — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT

right from your computer! CampusTours offers virtual tours of colleges and universities around the country, so you can check out a college without spending a lot of time and money on an in-person visit.

SAT 101 -- College Information blog post for Jun 15, 2010

Nina S. — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT

Great Books, that is. The College Board (aka the association that brings you the SAT) has compiled a list of literary classics to get you started on both your SAT prep and your summer reading. So pull up a beach towel and get to work!

SATs on March 13 -- College Information blog post for Feb 24, 2010

Jan D. — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CDT

It's not too late for more SAT practice. The Learning Express Library is one of many good sources for practice tests. Try one now!

Squirrel Rankings -- College Information blog post for Jan 21, 2010

Jan D. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CDT

I'm feeling silly today so I thought I'd share a fun site that ranks colleges not by academic excellence, but by their squirrel population! For explanation and rankings, check out: http://www.gottshall.com/squirrels/campsq.htm. And disregard the pest removal ads! ;-)

Financial Aid Maze -- College Information blog post for Dec 4, 2009

Jan D. — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Did you know that there are scholarship lotteries? For details and lots more information on navigating the maze of financial aid, investigate FinAid.

Community Colleges -- College Information blog post for Sep 23, 2009

Jan D. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Don't overlook community colleges when planning life after high school. A community college can be an excellent choice for beginning college: smaller environment, a good way to get basic courses completed, and they're much cheaper than their 4-year counterparts! The Community College Directory is a good place to start your search.

Paying for college -- College Information blog post for Apr 21, 2009

Jan D. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT

During these difficult economic times financing your college education is just getting harder. Who is Sallie Mae and how can she help?

Practice SAT and ACT tests -- College Information blog post for Mar 25, 2009

Jan D. — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Test dates for the SAT (May 2) and ACT (April 4 and June 13) are approaching. One of several sites offering practice tests is Learning Express Library. It's never too early (or late) to study!

The price of college -- College Information blog post for Dec 10, 2008

Jan D. — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Paying for college isn't getting any easier. You can get both financial aid information and calculate approximate costs by using the calculator feature at Adventures in Education.

New site added -- College Information blog post for Oct 29, 2008

Jan D. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT

CSO College Center is aimed at those students whose families have not traditionally attended college. You'll find lots of useful information on topics like admissions information, financial aid resources, college life, and college admissions exams.

Need PSAT help? -- College Information blog post for Sep 8, 2008

Jan D. — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The PSAT is coming in October. Are you ready? For details, check the Princeton Review.

PSAT prep -- College Information blog post for Aug 29, 2008

Janice D. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

The PSAT is coming in October. Are you ready? For details, check the Princeton Review.