Susan Alaimo

Susan Alaimo Special to MyCentralJersey.com The number of students who sought admission to NYU in this year's freshman class totaled 118,000, according to university statistics.

Students should utilize resources such as “Best Colleges,” “Big Future,” and Niche.

Parents have a tool to let them figure out what the likely cost would be for their child to attend a specific college.

Parents have a tool to let them figure out what the likely cost would be for their child to attend a specific college. It's called a “net price calculator,” and it helps parents estimate what their out-of-pocket cost would be at the various universities under consideration.

Students want to give colleges the impression that they will likely enroll, if accepted.

Susan Alaimo | Special to MyCentralJersey.com When college-bound students are filing their applications, they're likely worrying

Students may want to follow in a parent’s footsteps to attend a most competitive school.

Students with learning disabilities need to understand what lies ahead in their academic journey.

High school students may have more options than they are aware of when it comes to their education.

High school students may have more options than they are aware of when it comes to their education. Students in Somerset and some neighboring counties can seek admission to Somerset County Vocational & Technical School in Bridgewater.