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College Explorations LLC Discovering the right college begins with exploration. It's the kind of exploration that can take you And the exploration doesn't need to wait until high school.

Once you begin exploring colleges, you'll learn something about who you are and what you want to be. You may even learn that there's more than one right college for you. It can begin with a middle school decision about algebra or foreign languages. Or it can start with informal visits to local colleges and discussions about programs or majors. Wherever you find yourself in the process, College Explorations can help by providing information, organizing college search and applications, answering questions, and helping you discover the college that best fits your unique talents and interests.

"Some $2 billion of Mr. Griffin’s contribution involves a new 35-acre outpost in Miami’s artsy Wynwood neighborhood, whe...
09/30/2026

"Some $2 billion of Mr. Griffin’s contribution involves a new 35-acre outpost in Miami’s artsy Wynwood neighborhood, where students are expected to enroll beginning in 2028. The university, which already has locations in Qatar and Rwanda, is forecasting that the Miami campus will eventually accommodate more than 3,500 students."

Kenneth C. Griffin, the hedge fund executive, pledged to give $3 billion, much of it to build a campus in Miami.

“I try to tell my students all the time that they have to remember how unfortunately arbitrary the process really is...Y...
09/29/2026

“I try to tell my students all the time that they have to remember how unfortunately arbitrary the process really is...You have the application, you write great essays, and you still might not get in depending on a number of variables that you cannot account for.”

For seniors everywhere, it’s officially time to begin preparing for and submitting college applications. It can be difficult to know how to apply, when to ask for letters of recommendation, and the best way to prepare; there are many different steps that go into college applications. The first ste...

"UR plans to create endowments to hire faculty, improve advising, connect students to internships and enhance pay for co...
09/29/2026

"UR plans to create endowments to hire faculty, improve advising, connect students to internships and enhance pay for coaches and athletes."

The gift, from an anonymous donor, will be used to make the university more affordable for students.

"Rules and costs vary by state, with some fully funded by the state and others leaving it to the family. Dual credits ar...
09/28/2026

"Rules and costs vary by state, with some fully funded by the state and others leaving it to the family. Dual credits are not universally transferable. In-state public institutions and community colleges are most likely to accept dual credits, but highly selective, Ivy-caliber colleges do not recognize dual enrollment. These colleges do accept AP, IB, and other high school courses instead."

Learn what dual enrollment is, the difference between AP and concurrent enrollment, how grades follow students, and how the rules change by state.

"The new plans represent both a real expansion of aid and a marketing ploy, designed to entice top students who otherwis...
09/27/2026

"The new plans represent both a real expansion of aid and a marketing ploy, designed to entice top students who otherwise might not apply because they’re scared off by costs of attendance that now approach or top $100,000 a year. Crucial to these guarantees: Free really means free, since the benefits are in the form of institutional grants, not loans that must be repaid. "

Families earning up to $250,000 can qualify for free tuition as elite private colleges up their grant aid and use it as a marketing tool.

"The state’s first undergraduate degree in robotics and autonomous systems engineering will be offered beginning this fa...
09/26/2026

"The state’s first undergraduate degree in robotics and autonomous systems engineering will be offered beginning this fall in Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Engineering."

Launching in fall 2026 in the College of Engineering, the program addresses how AI and automation are transforming industries.

"Think about it this way. When you submit the application, it’s sort of two-dimensional. You've got the academic pieces,...
09/25/2026

"Think about it this way. When you submit the application, it’s sort of two-dimensional. You've got the academic pieces, your personal activities, and things you can't control. The college essay, the personal statement, teacher recommendations—that’s what makes your essay three-dimensional. This is going to bring you to life. "

Discover key insights from a veteran admissions officer on crafting a compelling college essay that showcases your unique character and voice.

"This seems to target the very people in the aid no-man’s-land: $175,000 is twice the median household income. The schoo...
09/25/2026

"This seems to target the very people in the aid no-man’s-land: $175,000 is twice the median household income. The school [Middlebury College] expects the initiative will benefit 35-50 students in its first year, possibly more."

Middlebury College is the latest elite school to waive tuition for families below a certain income threshold.

"From Amherst to Yale, it’s a move that more than 20 other elite schools have made as families and students across the c...
09/24/2026

"From Amherst to Yale, it’s a move that more than 20 other elite schools have made as families and students across the country increasingly express concern about the high cost of college, ballooning student debt and worry about whether investing in a four-year degree will pay off long term."

Loans will no longer be included in financial aid packages.

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