The College Investor Audio Show

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How Colleges Admit Students Based On Major Oct 31, 2023

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Some colleges offer schoolwide admission; others admit applicants based on chosen majors. Admission rates can vary dramatically from one major to the next.

Best Niche Sports For College Admissions Oct 30, 2023

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Some of the best niche sports for college admissions are equestrian, fencing, and rowing. They offer good odds of making a roster and getting scholarships.

How Much Does It Cost To Join A Sorority Or Fraternity Oct 23, 2023

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The cost to join a sorority or fraternity can be high. There are lots of extra costs beyond just paying dues, luckily, there are ways to help pay for it.

Why Are College Acceptance Rates Decreasing? Oct 18, 2023

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Will decreasing college acceptance rates hurt your chances of getting in to your desired school, and will the trend continue? Here's what you need to know.

Should You Go Greek or Stay Geed in College? Oct 18, 2023

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Joining a fraternity is a big decision. It can provide a solid network but it’s also expensive. Here’s what you to know when deciding to go greek or stay geed.

College Entrance Exams 101 - What To Know Oct 09, 2023

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Whether you take the SAT or ACT, you’ll need to know how these college entrance exams are structured, the subject matter they include, and what kinds of scores are competitive.

How You Physically Handle Your Money Reflects Your Money Mindset Oct 04, 2023

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How people physically handle their cash, whether organized or disorganized, directly reflects their money mindset.

How Do You Defer Enrollment In College? Sep 21, 2023

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To defer enrollment in college after you've been accepted, you can work with your college’s admissions office to complete its formal deferment process.

Can You Change Your College Decision After Acceptance? Sep 20, 2023

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Most students typically follow through with enrollment after deciding where they want to go to college. But that isn’t the case for everyone. Unexpected life events might disrupt your plans, or you might decide to take a gap year before beginning your college career.

Whatever the reason, you might be wondering if you can change your college decision after accepting an offer. Even though it’s frowned upon to change your decision, under some circumstances it might be necessary. If you’re thinking about changing your decision, evaluate your options and work with your school to follow their process for making the change.

Graduate School Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Sep 20, 2023

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Many grad students leave school with huge amounts of student loan debt, but there is hope, in the form of graduate school student loan forgiveness programs.