Articles from Be a Billiken
Whether you've just begun researching which colleges may be right for you, or you're about to head off to your first year of college, you probably have some questions. From selecting majors to getting involved on campus — and everything in between — Be a Billiken has answers.
Check out the articles below, explore videos about college, or find quizzes and checklists to help guide you through the college search. Then find out what the college experience is like for current Saint Louis University students.
Articles About College Search
How To: Search for Colleges & Prepare for Life on Campus
- How to Plan Your College Search: Tips for Researching College Admission, Financial Aid and More
- How to Pick a Major: Still Deciding on a Future Career? We've Got Some Tips
- How to Get Admitted: We Break Down the Steps, From Application to Interview
- How to Change the World: Make a Difference With Your Degree
- How to Prep to Play College Sports: It's More than Talent and Grades
- How to Transfer Colleges: Tips on Switching to a New University or College
- How to Be a Roommate: 5 Steps to Help You Prepare for College Roommates
Your College Search Questions Answered
- What Does College Cost? Plan for Tuition, Plus These Expenses
- What to Ask on Campus Tours: College Visit Guides Have the Answers. Ask the Right Questions.
- What's Work Study? Work on Campus with this College Financial Aid Tool
Our Top College Search Tips
Inside College Advice
- College Dorm Room FAQ: What You Need to Know Before Dorm Room Assignments
- Inside a College Fair: Your First Look at Your Top College or University Choices
- Scholarships and Service: Scholarships for Students Committed to Community Service
- The Tests You Need for College: Learn About the ACT and the SAT
- Ace Your College Interviews
Our Top 5: Quick College Search Tips
- Top 5 Admission Counselor Questions: Questions You Should Be Asking in
- Top 5 College Choice Tips: Find the Best College Fit for You
- Top 5 College Prep Activities: The Best High School Activities for College Success
- Top 5 Ways to Pay for College: College Financial Aid, Explained
The College Experience and SLU
- Top 5 Majors at SLU: What Undergraduate Degrees are Most Popular?
- Top 5 Things to Bring to SLU
- Commuting to SLU
- SLU Scholarships for Freshmen
- SLU's Team Spirit: Cheering on the Billikens
- It's Not Too Late to Apply: SLU's Rolling Admissions Policy
Interested in what you've learned? Learn more about Saint Louis University or get ready to apply to our freshman class!