Author Archives: College Planning Advisors

Students choose schools for many reasons. Location, reputation, weather, size, and major are all important characteristics of whether or not that particular school is going to be suited for you. However, how much that degree will be worth in salary … Continue reading →

That’s right: at some colleges, there are dorms that let you bring the family pet with you to keep you company while you study! The following is a list of colleges that allow pets, and which kinds of pets they … Continue reading →

There are rankings for everything relating to college, most beautiful campus, nicest dorms, most academically challenging, and of course . . . best winter weather.  Not everyone is suited for surfboards and tanlines, if you love to ski, snowboard, or … Continue reading →

There are rankings for everything relating to college, most beautiful campus, nicest dorms, most academically challenging, and of course . . . best weather. If you’re going to have to study 24/7 why not do it under the shinning sun … Continue reading →

In high school, teachers would frown upon you for napping in school, but in college they promote naps on campus. Schools such as UC Davis provide “nap maps” for students on the prime locations to take 20-30 minute breaks in … Continue reading →

Another one of Los Angeles’ most secret treasure is the beautiful campus of Loyola Marymount University. LMU offers 56 major and 57 minor undergraduate degrees and programs. Their missions statement states, “Loyola Marymount University offers rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional … Continue reading →

In honor of celebrating our country’s independence, below is a list of our country’s founding universities that still reign in prestige. 1. Harvard University- 1636; Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. The College of William and Mary, 1693; Williamsburg, Virginia 3. Yale University, … Continue reading →

One post is not enough warning on what to avoid when writing college admission essays. Take a look at part 2 of the top 10 Essay Mistakes and Pitfalls: Mistake #5: Picking an inappropriate topic. In an attempt to be … Continue reading →

Every time we hear about the best schools in the nation we immediately gravitate to big universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. However, big universities are not for everyone. Some students are better suited for a small liberal arts … Continue reading →

Application season is just around the corner. Along with that, comes what seems to be an endless amount of essay writing. The admissions essay can make or break the application. Before you get started on your essays take a look … Continue reading →