Acceptance to top tier colleges will be tougher in 2009 than in any other prior year in history. The population bubble combined with the Common Application -- which allows students from around the world to apply online -- add up to a year that breaks records.

In this competitive admissions climate many students are tempted to "fudge the facts" just a little bit on their applications.

Settling Into University - Moving Into Halls and Enrolment

Everyone experiences culture shock when they start university (especially international students). Whatever school or college you come from, it is all new and unnerving. Don't worry, almost everyone quickly gets used to it.

Here's some general advice to help you get started.

- Arrive in good time to settle into your accommodation and meet housemates etc before you have to register.

How To Survive Sharing A University House With Friends

During you University career there will surely be a time when you are able to chose where you live and with whom. Sharing a house with friends can certainly be a lot of fun, however, if there are no basic agreements and rules between you then things can quickly fall apart. Here are a few tips I have learnt from experience to ensure an amicable living environment.

Tips For Surviving University Life

With September approaching, many people are preparing to take the new and exciting step into University life. Being a recent graduate myself, I thought I would take a trip down memory lane and give people essential advice for surviving the transition to student land.

It is most likely that if you are going to University for the first time, you will be living in student accommodation.

College Education for Single Moms

An education is an important thing for anybody. Without a college education, even a high school education, there are very few jobs out there that will offer you the financial stability needed for your future. An education for single moms is especially important because not only do you have to fend for yourself financially, but you also have one or maybe more children to take care of.