Tips for Building a Solid List of Schools and Starting Your College Search

Finding the right school for you might seem like a daunting task. With so many aspects of the college application process, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s why Suzanne and Mario break down everything you need to know and offer up simple tips to help you make an informed and smart decision about where to apply.

Everything You Need to Know About How to Prepare for Standardized Testing

You may have realized that most colleges require entrance exams. And although test scores are just one piece of the puzzle when applying to school, they’re an important piece. Suzanne and Mario cover all of the ins-and-outs of standardized testing and talk with Charlie, a Bentley student who maximized his test scores to get into his dream school.

Financial Aid Advice To Help You Choose the Right School

Applying for financial aid, the money that helps you pay for your college education, can feel overwhelming and often times challenging. Suzanne offers much needed insight when she sits down with one of Bentley’s financial aid experts to demystify the process.

If you’re a high school athlete who dreams of playing your sport at the collegiate level, it’s important to understand the basics of the athletic recruiting process. Suzanne and Mario give expert advice on this topic and chat with Ben, a Bentley student, about his journey to competing at the next level on the college playing fields.

How to Maximize Your Chances if You’re Waitlisted

Receiving news that you’ve been waitlisted can be disappointing, leaving you to wonder if your dream school is still within your reach. Suzanne and Mario give advice on what to do next and meet with Andrew, a Bentley student who took his waitlist status and turned it into an accept.

Things to Consider to Help You Make Up Your Mind

All of your hard work has paid off and you’ve been accepted into college. But now, how do you choose where to go? Suzanne and Mario talk about all of the things you should consider when making up your mind.

College fairs are a great opportunity to explore a wide variety of different colleges and universities, all in one place. Suzanne and Mario talk about the type of planning you should do before your next college fair, and what you can do once you’re there to get the most out of it. They also talk to Julia, a current Bentley student who kicked off her college search with a fair and shares her experiences.

Deciding on a college isn’t just about where to apply but when. Suzanne and Mario take a look at the various admission choices and deadlines, and outline the advantages and challenges of each. Then they’re joined by Alex, a current student who was accepted Early Decision and shares his reasoning for taking this path to Bentley.

The admission interview is something every prospective student should take advantage of if possible. But there’s a whole lot more than just sitting down and answering questions.

Suzanne and Mario cover the most important steps you can take to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward in your next admission interview, and talk with Jeremy, a Bentley student who shares what he did to nail his interview opportunities.