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Monica Smith talks with students

Little Lesson on Uncomfortable Truths

Dr. Monica Smith talks about the residual effects of historical racism, and the need to actively push back against the systems that create unequal access for people of color, women and other minority groups.

Students pose with Selma sign

Travel Journal: How a trip to Selma, AL taught me about America

Fatima Dominguez '22 shares her travel journal from spring break trip Journey to Selma. Stops include the National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel, Dexter Church and Edmund Pettus bridge. 

Students forming A on football field

You've paid your tuition deposit. Now what?

Your past few months have been building to this moment: choosing a college. Now that you’ve made your choice and paid your tuition deposit, you may be left wondering “NOW WHAT?”

It Begins with A welcome crew

So you're coming to It Begins with A. . .

Everything to expect when you come to campus for It Begins with A!

campus visitors hanging out on the quad

6 steps to help you choose a college when you have great choices

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with making a final college decision, you’re not alone. This is one of the first big decisions you get to make in your adult life. Where will you call home for the next four years?  

student taking notes

The Ultimate Guide to College Financial Aid

If you're getting financial aid award letters from multiple institutions, know that they may present their cost aand your awards in different ways. It can be confusing and hard to make a true apples-to-apples comparison.

That's why we're here to help you understand the jargon and find the true cost.