I write about education with a focus on finance and entrepreneurship. May 07, 2025, 06:30am EDT Updated Jun 25, 2025, 12:52pm EDT The traditional May 1 decision deadline has come and gone, but it’s ...

Let me start with an observation. The college search process has changed significantly over the last decade as the general economy has shifted. For many families, selecting a college is among their ...

You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not. Match refers to what colleges are looking for ...

After Julia Dixon graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014, her family and friends asked for her help with the college application process. Dixon was happy to share her recently earned ...