
Your Guide to Navigating College Fairs: How to Prepare, Engage and Follow Up
Learn how to prepare for a college fair, what to bring, key questions to ask admissions reps, and how to follow up to find your best-fit college.

How Do Student Loans Work?
Confused about student loans? Learn how they work, the differences between federal and private loans, repayment options, and alternatives like scholarships and grants.

Tips for Writing a College Application Essay from Bucknell Admissions Counselors
Writing an essay can be the most intimidating part of the college admissions process, but it doesn't have to be. Show colleges the real you by following these steps.

A College Planning Timeline from Freshman Year to Graduation
Applying to college may seem like one big step toward your future, but you'll be more successful — and less stressed — if you instead see that journey as dozens of smaller steps.

College 101: Essential Terms You’ll Want to Know Before Starting College
Once you arrive at college, you'll encounter a whole new set of terms that you might not have heard. To help you prepare, we've collected a few of these essential terms below.

What Should I Do if I Get Waitlisted for College?
What does it mean to be waitlisted? When do waitlist decisions come out? Find answers to these & other questions about being waitlisted by your dream school.
Tips for a Successful First Semester in College
Discover how to prepare for your first semester in college with 14 tips for success. Explore practices & habits that will help you through your first year.

The Beginner’s Guide to College Financial Aid
Learn the ins and outs of funding for college in our guide to financial aid. Review different types of financial aid, who’s eligible, and where to find it.

How to Prepare Your Student for College
Learn how to prepare your student for college. Explore some tips to help you navigate this new chapter as your student gets ready to embark on their college journey.

What to Do After Receiving a College Acceptance Letter
Learn what to do after you’ve received your acceptance letter for college. Answer questions, such as “How long do I have to accept a college admission offer?”

How to Help Your Student Choose a College Major
Choosing a college major is an important decision for any student. Parents, here are a few tips for helping your student choose a college or university major.

Everything You Need to Know About AP Exams
Earn college credit before even taking a single college-level class — that’s the promise of AP exams, which reward students for demonstrated skill in specific areas.

Guide to Playing Sports in College
Whether your athletic interests include intramurals, club sports or a Division I, II or III team, the road to college athletics begins the moment you enter high school.

What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admissions and How Do I Show It?
There are more things you can do to improve your chance of getting into your top-choice school that aren’t captured on your formal college application. A lot of them fall into a category called “demonstrated interest,” a tool used by many — but not all — schools to try to predict how likely it is that a student they admit will enroll at their college.

How to Plan the Ultimate College Visit Road Trip
With a full tank of gas, the perfect playlist and a well-crafted plan, you'll have everything you need to organize the ultimate college visit road trip.

How to Navigate College With Food Allergies
Adjusting to any new change in life is challenging, and going away to college is no different. Having allergies just adds another wrinkle to the mix. But with the right preparation and precautions, you can successfully navigate college life with food allergies, just like millions of others have done before.

80 Questions to Ask on a College Campus Tour
To make the most of your campus tour, you need to ask the right questions — ones that get to the heart of what you're looking for in a college experience. This list will get you started.

Common App vs. Coalition App (powered by Scoir): Do Colleges Prefer One Over the Other?
With the Coalition App (powered by Scoir) and Common App, applying to multiple colleges is faster and easier than ever. But what are the differences between these two application aggregators? Do colleges that accept both, such as Bucknell, prefer one over the other?

How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
No matter what stage of your college journey you’re in, you’ll be weighing your options and contemplating your chances, and at some point, you’ll wonder, “How many colleges should I apply to?”

What Is Bucknell Looking For in a Student?
If there is a common thread that runs through every successful Bucknell applicant, it's that they aren't common. But after talking with students, alumni and faculty, we've identified four kinds of students who may thrive at Bucknell.