COLLEGE: The University of Arizona Location: Tucson, Arizona Tuition: $12,691 in-state; $36,718 out-of-state; $19,036 WUE tution for...

COLLEGE: The University of Aberdeen Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Tuition: $24,000 Size: Medium (15,000 students) Hogwarts-like castles,...

COLLEGE: Washington State University Location: Pullman, WA Tuition: $16,113 (WUE/Cougar Award)* Size: Large (26,000 students) Did you...

COLLEGE: Colorado State University Location: Fort Collins, CO Tuition: $18,369 (WUE)* Size: Large (26,500 students) Colorado State...

COLLEGE: Grand Canyon University Location: Phoenix, AZ Tuition: $17,800 Size: Large (20,500 students) Life in the vibrant, warm city of...

CAREER: Chef Median salary: $48K Education needed: High school diploma or equivalent Job growth: 11% (much faster than average) Maybe you...

CAREER: Actuary Median salary: $100K Education needed: Bachelor's degree Job growth*: 20% (much faster than average) If you've ever...

CAREER: Respiratory Therapy Median salary: $60K Education needed: Associate's degree Job growth*: 21% (much faster than average)...

Welcome to the very first post in a new series we're starting: spotlights! Once a month, we will take to this blog to highlight one...

Happy November! How are those college applications going? Want help with future planning? Feeling stuck? Let us know! College Checklist...