Advice includes being prepared to be called on in class, going over reading material and assigned cases, creating study outlines, and forgoing a part-time job to fit in more study hours. …

The Director of Financial Aid at Brandeis University discusses her journey to Boston College from a community college, adjustments she faced after transferring, the benefits of the Commonwealth Commitment, and potential challenges for community college students. …

Tips include ask yourself if you want to become a lawyer, talk to an expert, take time off, have a list of schools that interest you, and study and take the LSAT. …

Internships are an official program offered by an employer, externships can include job shadowing an individual within a field, and co-ops allow students to alternate traditional semesters with working full time. …

Tips include sticking to the same major, making sure all credits transfer, and adjusting your schedule to make classes fit. …

Tips include make your intentions clear, don't be afraid to request to connect with people, join a group, get skills endorsements, search company profiles, and keep your profile updated.…

College experts answer your questions, including how to make the most of orientation, what to bring and not bring to campus, what campus resources to seek out, how to prepare over the summer, and how to choose classes. …

Our tips include financially setting up for college, checking the health insurance waiver policy, knowing important dates, coordinating living arrangements, meeting financial aid requirements, gathering school supplies, scheduling doctors appointments, touring the campus, and joining a university parent group. …

Students should learn about saving, investments, retirement, taxes, and social security, and be sure to set up a savings account, pay bills on time, and understand the details of their finances.…

Returning students believe that previous credits won't count, they'll have to re-take the SAT, they won't receive as much financial aid, defaulted loans will affect chances of any financial aid, and their real-life experiences won't matter.…