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Colleges vs. Conservatories
If your child is apply to college as a theater or music major, these tips will help him choose between conservatories and classic college.

Art School Portfolio Day
Art school admissions is a competitive business, one that requires not just an academic application but an art portfolio as well. In addition to college fairs, be sure your prospective art major and college applicant checks out National Portfolio Day, a free public event that invites would-be art school applicants to meet with college representatives and have their portfolios evaluated.

The SAT vs. the ACT
When it comes to applying to college, instead of wasting money, time and anxiety taking both college entrance exams - the SAT and the ACT - scan the differences and make a choice.

Getting the Most Out of a College Visit
College visit - Getting the most out of a college visit means more than simply taking the college tour.

Applying to College? 5 Ways to Cut College Tour Costs
College tuition is painful enough, but shelling out thousands just to tour prospective campuses? Ouch. Here are five ways to trim costs when you're scouting college campuses.

6 Myths About College Admissions
Embarking on a college search? Helping your child apply to college? Don't fall prey to these 10 college admissions myths.

College Admissions Advice: Don't Scale the Pyramid
In the midst of college admissions mania, what kind of advice should a parent give a child? What does "safety school" mean anymore? And what's the best strategy in applying to college? College admissions expert Josh Bottomly shares some essential advice.

DIY College Admissions Counseling
Families spend thousands on college admissions counselors to help them choose the best college, but you can save considerable cash by doing it yourself. Here's college admissions advice for parents of teens and college applicants on how to generate a great list of colleges that are good fits for your child.

College vs. Art School
When it comes to higher education, art majors have three choices. They can attend an art institute, try a large university with a visual arts department - or opt for that happy medium, a university with a strong art school. Here's how to choose...

Sample Performance Resume for a Music Major
A sample performance resume for prospective music or theater arts majors applying to colleges or conservatories.

8 Audition Tips for Prospective Music Majors
Auditions are a nail-biting part of the process of applying to music schools or conservatories. Here are tips on surviving music auditions from experts at Juilliard and other conservatories.

Assembling an Art Portfolio for College Admissions
While most major art schools want strong academic candidates for their college-level programs, it's the artist's portfolio that's the deciding factor. Here are tips on assembling an art portfolio for college.

4 Ways To Build an Impressive Conservatory Application
Tips to help college-bound theater and music majors build impressive university and conservatory admissions applications.

College Fair 101
Getting the most out of a college fair requires a game plan for both parents and prospective college students. Here's how to start the college application process.

The High Cost of College Applications
You thought college tuition was bad? You can drop thousands of dollars just applying to get into school. Here's a heads-up on the high cost of the college application process.