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Want to be a big fish in a small pond? General studies programs give you that small-college feel when you're in a larger college community. These programs usually last only a...

Standardized tests aren't for every student, and, increasingly, they aren't for every college either. These schools do not require standardized test scores (like the SAT and...

Having schools on your list that don’t require supplemental essays gives you more time and energy to apply to more colleges and programs. The following schools do not require...

These colleges all believe in second chances! With collaboration from counseling colleagues, Christie Theriot Woodfin, an educational consultant in Atlanta and expert on...

Some students may not have made good choices in their lives. Maybe they "borrowed" their neighbor's car when they were 15, but they are now on track for success. Judge Mason,...

If you have average standardized test scores and high school GPA, don't worry! These colleges look past the numbers into what really makes a good college student. PS You can...

You didn't crack the top 50%. That's okay. College is a clean slate, and you'll get a chance to prove yourself at one of these schools. Work your heiney off, and you'll be on...

Okay, so no one ever accused you of giving 110% in high school. But that doesn't mean you don't want to go to college and do well. If you haven't pushed yourself as hard as you...

Not ready for the crazy college experience quite yet? These colleges are either two-year schools, four-year schools with two-year programs, or schools that provide other ways...

Yeah, we can't believe it either! These prestigious colleges accept a wide range of applicants based on a wide variety of criteria.

Looking for a college with a great reputation but aren't sure you can make it to the Ivies? This is the list for you!

Didn't do so hot your freshman and sophomore year of high school? Don't stress. These are the colleges the experts say are best for the student who has improved his or her...

Here are the colleges for the student who did well in high school but really wants to takeoff in college.

These are the private colleges that our experts say B students should include in their college search.

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Did you get a slow start in high school? That's okay. At these respected colleges, lower-than-average students with energy and determination are considered for admission.