Having gone through many auditions and college applications as a music and science major, I have learned quite a few things to help me through the process whilst being a first generation college student.

Well, there are many benefits to applying to college early. Applying Early Decision or Early Action to a school will get you your decision back faster.

While a general rule of thumb is that it’s best to ask in person, I’ll show you how to write an amazing recommendation letter request.

If you are like most students, paying for college is the scary part of the process because it may seem impossible. Also, the path for everyone may look a little different, but there are still key fundamental things you should know as you take your path.

Whatever the case, these college application essay topics are based on the Common App essay topics from previous years, so it’s possible you could find one close enough to a selected topic to use for your essay!

Dual enrollment happens when a student is enrolled at two academic institutions simultaneously, typically a high school and a college. There are some high schools like the one I attended (Brooklyn College Academy) that are affiliated with a college where a program has already been established for students to take college classes as part of their high school requirement.

Here is a breakdown of the different elements included in a typical financial aid package to help you better understand certain key terms and estimate the total cost of your undergraduate studies. 

Now that I am safely on the other side, I can say that this process can be draining, but it can also be a time of reflection and celebration. If you are reading this now, you are already on the right track.

If you were anything like me after submitting your applications, you are in for a lot of “what ifs” and “should I haves.” While these intrusive thoughts may loom over you, try to remember you did the best you could and made it through an extremely tough process.