So you want to march in college. You've been in the band since middle school. You've logged early morning practices, halftime shows in the rain, and bus rides that felt like they'd never end, and you're not ready to stop. Good news: you don't have to! But here's what most students (and parents) don't realize: college band is not high school band with a college ID. The range of commitment, competition, and culture is enormous. The school you choose will determine what that experience actually...

Go ahead and answer that. I'll wait. If you're like most of the students I work with, something just happened. You started to answer and then stalled. Because "good" felt completely obvious right up until someone asked you to define it. So let's try again. What does good actually mean here? High rankings? Hard to get into? Everyone's heard of it? A name that sounds impressive at the dinner table? Trace that answer back. Where did it come from? Because I'd be willing to bet it didn't come...

“Honors” gets thrown around a lot in college admissions and it can mean wildly different things depending on the school. Sometimes it’s a golden ticket. Sometimes it’s… just a fancier dorm and extra homework. Here’s how to tell the difference: Honors Program vs. Honors College They are not the same thing. Honors Program Usually a subset of the larger university May involve: A handful of honors-only courses Priority registration Optional thesis or capstone Often lighter-touch and easier to...