6 Tips as You Search for Private Scholarships
Written by: Ashlee Giles, Ouachita University You may have applied to college, made a visit to campus and thought about what you want to study, but now reality is setting in – you need to figure out how to pay for college. At Ouachita, once you are accepted and have...
The Key to a Good College Fit
Written by: Dan Crabtree I’ve spent many years as a college counselor. Each year, the most frequent question I was asked is this: “How do I make the best choice for college?” If you were to ask this question to a hundred college counselors, you’d get a hundred...
Five Steps to Picking the Right Christian College
Picking the right school might seem like an intimidating process, but when you know what steps to take, it can be a great experience that helps you find the right fit. Consider these important things when picking the best school for you. 1. Start with asking questions...
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
What do you want to be when you grow up? When small children are asked what they would like to be when they grow up, they often say, “I want to be a doctor.” Have you ever wondered why? Could it be that the doctor is the one person they see on a regular basis? Think...
Behind Closed Doors
What the Faculty Lounge Says About a College In an era where “bigger is better” why would a professor devote his life’s work to a small Christian college instead of a large secular school? Part of the answer might be found in the unlikeliest of places: the faculty...
For Parents: Involving Your Student in the Financial Aid Process
I have three sons. One has graduated from college, another is a junior at his university and the youngest is planning to enter college in two years. In other words, I have each step in the process covered. Many aspects about the experience I enjoy. I love the college...
3 Reasons a Christian College Community is Right for You
When students choose a college, they often have a list of priorities that guide their college decision, including academic degrees and the overall cost. But other factors, like friendships, community and student life, will ultimately have a big impact on students. The...
Exploring Your Creative Side
5 Benefits to Studying the Arts at a Christian College Do you want to impact the world through the arts? Whether you’re interested in developing your creativity in music, visual arts, film, theatre or dance, here are five ways a Christian college arts program will...
The Christian College Difference
Three advantages of a Christian college experience Choosing a college can be one of life’s biggest decisions. Although things like cost and academic majors influence the decision, there are many other factors that make a Christian college unique. First, their mission...
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a College
Searching for a college can be hard, but knowing what not to do will help you avoid common pitfalls. Here are ten mistakes students make when they search for a college. Mistake 1: Following a friend (or boyfriend or girlfriend) Following a friend, boyfriend or...
Landing Your Dream Job
5 Ways Christian Colleges Prepare You for the Perfect Career Path How will college help me land the job I want? Although there’s not one right path that will lead you straight to your dream job, career counselors have a wealth of experience to guide you towards your...
Tomorrow’s Leaders
How Are Christian Colleges Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders? Going to college is more than getting a better job—it’s preparation for life. What makes Christian colleges unique in leadership development is how they train emerging leaders within the context of a Biblical...
Asking the Right Questions
How to look for a school that will shape the heart and the mind. When choosing a college, some questions are obvious. What will I study? How much will it cost? What is the campus like? But these important questions are rivaled by other big picture questions that...
Cutting the Cost of College
Strategies to help you afford a Christian college Affording a Christian college or university can be daunting when you look at the bottom line: the cost. According to a US News and World Report for the 2015-16 school year, the average private institution charged...
Decision Time
The next few months seem to be some of the most crucial in the life of a prospective college student. The time you have spent visiting schools, scouring campus websites, applying for scholarships is slowly coming to an end and it will soon be time to make your...
Tough Questions
Admit it. You’ve got questions that you’re afraid to ask. College is supposed to be fun. Won’t I be missing out if I go to a Christian college? That depends. Let’s be honest, if you’re hoping for a social scene built around a party culture, a Christian college...
A Window Into a School’s Value
As you consider what school you want to attend in the fall and you being to narrow the list, I want to suggest a new source of information: the campus newspaper and the school magazine. The campus newspaper is a wonderful window into campus life. I would suggest...
Four Myths about Christian Colleges and Universities
You can’t believe everything you hear, especially when it comes to education. When the economy is hard hit, Christian colleges have gotten a bad rap for being expensive and irrelevant. But this kind of thinking is often fueled by misperceptions surrounding Christian...