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A Tip for College Road Trip Planning: Choose Friends Wisely

Summertime defined for the college student can most certainly be the “college road trip,” one of the quintessential experiences of life after high school.

However, if I address its stereotype: “adventure without the calculation of consequence on a more than likely token budget,” without adequate planning and precautions, it could become a life experience you may want to forget.

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College Preparation Courses: The "Quality" in the "Qualifications" May Not Be Enough

One of the most popular questions that is asked on StateUniversity.com is:

“What classes do I need to take now to prepare for college?”

This is an excellent question and point of topic as college-readiness in academics is one of the most important, in fact, the most important aspect in deciding a student’s success and longevity in higher education and in the work place.

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