Category: Ask the Experts
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Direct Admit Wisconsin: Your Top 9 Questions Answered
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For most Wisconsin high school graduates, Direct Admit Wisconsin has completely changed your opportunities to apply to universities across the state – for the better! Applying is simpler than ever before, but understandably, there are some questions about the process. We’re here with answers to your burning questions and help you easily navigate this new…
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When Should I Start Touring Colleges?
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While there is no “right” time to start touring colleges, many students begin touring colleges during their junior year of high school. Of course, that’s not to say that you shouldn’t begin thinking about college until junior year of high school. A good rule of thumb is to do some preparation prior to touring a…
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Be Mine: Free Money
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Riddle us this – what do Valentine’s Day and the UW-Green Bay scholarship deadline for maximum consideration have in common? They are (almost) the same day! Love is sweet, but so is free money for your education. Be your own valentine and submit your scholarship application by February 15. Scholarships are free money that will…
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Schools and Colleges within a University?
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What do you mean there are schools and colleges within the University? What college do I join? Don’t worry—that trips up a lot of incoming students. Schools and colleges within a university are groups of similar academic majors, career paths or disciplines. Not every university has academic colleges within and the ones that do may…
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What Does a College Schedule Look Like?
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It won’t be quite like what you’ve gotten used to in high school. Say goodbye to the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., five-day-a-week schedule, and hello to creating what works best for you! With adulthood comes responsibility – but flexibility too.
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What are the Types of Campus Housing in College?
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What are they like? Do college dorms have bathrooms? These seem to be the questions running through students’ minds as they embark on the journey of finding the college they will attend. It can be nerve-wracking, moving away from your home and settling into a college dorm for the first time. Though it can be…
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Commuting to College
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If you live within commuting distance of your college, you might be asking yourself, “Should I commute to college or live on campus?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, there are a few things to consider before you make the decision. Time, money, and extracurricular activities will all play a factor as to…
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What Should I Major In?
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Life seems to make us believe that we must have it all figured out – including when it comes to your college major. It can be daunting to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life, especially for high school students. We’re here to tell you it’s okay to pump the brakes.…