What if you could graduate from college without any school loan debt?  Is that even possible with today’s college prices?  Who does that?  Jocelyn Paonita Pearson, that’s who! Jocelyn tells her story of using scholarships to pay for 100% of her college expenses – not just tuition – to graduate debt-free.  At the end of […]

Many Christian students and their families wrestle with this question each fall: Should I attend a Christian college or a non-Christian (secular) college?  How can I “keep the faith” while I’m at school?  Do I even want to?  Brian Stenson has a story that makes a vital point when considering this topic. Resources discussed during […]

One of the coolest things about college is the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, to contribute to the student body in a way that enhances everyone’s experience… even if no one knows you’re doing it!  How better to do that than as a college mascot? Paul Biedlingmaier shares his experience as […]

Montgomery County Community College‘s Jenn Mullen answers the question that many parents and students ask: What do I do if I’m not ready for the academics of college?  At least at MCCC, there’s a great answer! Jenn teaches a College Success class for students who score at “pre-college” levels on MCCC’s placement exams; simply put, […]

The University of Buffalo boasts the largest campus in New York and some of the best research facilities in the state.  But did you know about The Commons?  What about its Chinese student population?  Check out Dinorah Santos’s perspective of UB and see if it’s a good fit for you! Resources mentioned in the conversation: […]

How can you get a taste of a career if you’re in high school?  Use your summer to participate in an experience that exposes you to different types of careers, people from all over the world, and real-life application of your skills.  Take a break from applying for summer jobs and listen to what Corway Chao […]

How do you advise a student who is gifted academically and in the arts?  What if he or she doesn’t know which major to study or which career to pursue?  You start by learning from others who have gone through the process! Karen Henkels shares her experience navigating the college selection process with her firstborn, […]

Are you so scared of failing that you are missing out on success?  Many students are conditioned to believe that doing something incorrectly or getting turned down is a sign of an inherent flaw, so they avoid doing anything that might not work out the first time.  In our interview today, Joe Golonka encourages us […]

One of the biggest challenges that students and their families face when choosing whether or not to attend college (and after that, which college to attend) is how to pay for it.  It’s no secret that college attendees are seldom equipped to pay their school loan debt once they leave school and often struggle for […]

Today’s College Spotlight shines brightly on THE Ohio State University!  Our guest is Amber Pharazyn, a senior who is graduating in May with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Studies. Amber shares her story of choosing OSU – including why she was initially hesitant to attend – and what she has done to create […]