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College move-in day planning starts now

The end of summer is bittersweet for many families because it means that the college move-in date is on the horizon. Across most colleges, the academic year begins in August or early September, with schools in warmer climates leaning toward the earlier side. That means that family vacations and...

Master the college essay

Aspiring college students can expect to do a lot of writing as they travel down the path to college admissions. Many schools require applicants to submit an essay or personal statement. Some schools may have an entire list of separate writing prompts that need to be answered. For example, Princeton...

Tips to help students choose a college major

Millions of students attend college after high school. The Education Data Initiative says there were 18,939,568 people enrolled in colleges in the United States in 2023. At some point in their pursuit of post-secondary education, students will need to choose a major. Choosing a major can be...

Popular majors among modern college students

College students' choice of majors can set them on a path toward rewarding and lucrative careers. Though a career may not be foremost on the minds of students as they graduate high school and inch closer to the start of college, choice of major merits consideration, even among students who have yet...

Gift ideas for college students

College is the natural next step for many graduating high school students. According to Best Colleges, in 2022 there were 17.9 million students enrolled in degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. Many other students began their college careers in the fall 2023 semester,...

Explore these college savings strategies

Enrolling in a trade school or college is widely considered the next step after a student graduates from high school. College is especially popular, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 62.7 percent of high school graduates went on to colleges and universities in 2020. Finding ways...

Celebrations 2/6/20

Engagement Adrian-Dick Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dick, of rural Buffalo, are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Jacob, to Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Adrian, of Farmington. Jacob is a 2009 graduate of Buffalo High School. Anna is a 2012 graduate of Rosemount High School. A November...