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Expert Answers: Paying For College

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 12, 2013.

College // In April I was hired as the college expert for Answers.com. Each month I write articles on a variety of topics related to finding the right...

Paying for College When Financial Circumstances Change

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 15, 2013.

Every year I speak with families who find their dreams of a college education jeopardized by changing financial circumstances. Yes, college is expensive and sometime parents are caught off-guard...

Time to Prepare for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 8, 2013.

I’ve decided to register for a couple 5K races this fall which means I need to start running if I plan to cross the finish line. After my shoulder surgery, this is truly a couch to 5K training...

Finding The Right College: Beat The Intimidation Factor

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 25, 2013.

You’ve heard me say that “fit” is the most essential factor in choosing a college. One issue of fit that doesn’t appear on most college planning checklists is beating the...

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 13, 2013.

Sometimes loan forgiveness is too good to be true. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that allows borrowers to have their student loans forgiven after 10 years of public service...

How to Double Major

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 9, 2013.

Many college students have a hard time settling on a major, and others have career goals that combine several areas of interest. Double majors are appealing because students can pursue multiple...

Benefits of Liberal Arts Colleges

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 5, 2013.

What Is a Liberal Arts College? Why would we want to consider one of these schools? Liberal arts colleges tend to focus exclusively on undergraduate education: the sequence of classes required...

College Success: Key Skills Most Students Lack

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 13, 2013.

What to Bring on a College Campus Visit

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 9, 2013.

If you have an extra couple hours, you can add a college visit to your summer travel plans. You can schedule a visit through the college’s admissions office. Most schools allow you to do...

St. John's College (Santa Fe, NM)

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 1, 2013.

Here are more details I learned during my visit: For fun students go climbing or skiing, hang out at coffee shops, or visit with friends. Some campus parties are themed around the readings and...