“Innovative and invaluable…use this book as your college lifeline.”
— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
November 13, 2016
Columbus, OH— College Transitions co-founder Michael Trivette traveled to the annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) to present a research manuscript titled “Finding...
November 1, 2016
Should I take the GMAT or GRE for business school? Most top programs now accept either the GMAT or the GRE, with no preference for one over the other....
October 19, 2016
This infographic shows the top Ph.D. feeder schools across the country that produce the highest number of graduates who eventually go on to earn a Ph.D.
October 7, 2016
When we learn about Civics and Government in 8th grade, we are presented with the high-minded ideals of democracy—the Bill of Rights, our masterfully designed system of checks and...
October 1, 2016
It can be hard to know whether an MBA will be beneficial to your career. In another post I discuss how to determine if an MBA is the right...
September 29, 2016
Charlotte, NC— Continuing with our long run of media appearances, Michael Trivette joined hosts Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson on the set of Charlotte Today to provide college application...
September 27, 2016
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is generally understood by applicants and their families to be the most important step in financing a college education. Using a...
September 15, 2016
Talk to people! I cannot emphasize this enough. If you think there is a career or role you want, whether short- or long-term, talk to as many people as...
September 2, 2016
Raleigh, NC— Andrew Belasco and Michael Trivette joined host Caroline Blair of Time Warner Cable News to discuss upcoming changes to the financial aid process and what that means...
September 1, 2016
Charlotte, NC— Andrew Belasco and Michael Trivette joined Charlotte Talks with host Mike Collins to talk about the college admissions process and our new book, The Enlightened College Applicant: A...
August 15, 2016
Charlotte, NC— Michael Trivette recently joined Barbara Lash on Good Day Charlotte to preview the various topics covered in The Enlightened College Applicant. Michael also covered important application items that seniors should think...
August 9, 2016
Children of the 1980s will remember Domino Rally, the excessively-colorful and elaborate pre-made domino sets that looked spectacular on the commercials and, well, kind of sucked when you tried...
August 1, 2016
There are multiple ways to get an MBA: quit your job and go full-time for one or two years; or pursue the degree through a format that lets you...
July 25, 2016
To fans of obscure, “does anyone really celebrate these?” holidays, October 1st is known as National Homemade Cookies Day as well as National Fire Pup Day. To the rest...
July 14, 2016
Often an afterthought in the mind of applicants, SAT Subject Tests can greatly benefit some applicants and are a near-necessity for anyone with their eye on gaining acceptance to...
June 23, 2016
The glamorization of the million-to-one chance is deeply engrained in the American ethos. From Rocky Balboa becoming heavyweight champ to The Golden Ticket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,...
Charlotte, NC— Michael Trivette joined Time Warner Cable News to speak with host Christina Watkins about some of the topics and information parents and students can expect to learn...
June 17, 2016
Raleigh, NC— College Transitions Co-Founder Michael Trivette continued to make the morning rounds on news programs by visiting Time Warner Cable News to talk with host Caroline Blair about how...
June 2, 2016
For many high school students, summers are a time to hang by the pool, work a summer job, or simply take some time off from coursework and extracurricular demands....
May 26, 2016
Current high schoolers who, in the preliminary phases of their college search process, encounter The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success are often a tad confused. To some, it...
