50 Best College Apartment Decor Ideas – The Ultimate Guide
Are you having trouble thinking of college dorm room decor items to spice up your space? We’ve got you covered! Check out the best college apartment decor ideas.
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So, you are moving out of your dorm room or out of your parent’s house for the first time. There is a lot to be excited about, but it can also be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience.
Moving out is a step toward independence; you finally have your own space and the ability to decorate it any way you want. But with so many options it can be difficult to figure out where to start.
First, what is your style? Minimalistic, rustic, bright, dark, rainbow, monochrome? College apartment decor can be overwhelming, but once you get started the fun begins and it all falls into place.
In this article, I have provided 50 of the best college apartment decor ideas. If you pick from these ideas to get started, I am sure that your apartment is going to look amazing!
Do you have multiple roommates? Do you have a tendency to misplace your keys? Are you not sure what to do with mail until you want to go through it?
Then this mail and key organizer wall mount is the perfect college apartment decor item. The mount has several keys for you, your roommates and even guests to hang up their keys upon walking inside.
That way you know exactly where your keys are when you need to leave again. It also has a slot for you to place any mail in.
You can put any mails that are not yours until your roommate gets home, your bills can stay there until you are ready to pay them, or even just a place for the coupons that are sent in the mail that you may or may not use.
This would be perfect right next to the front door, for easy access upon arriving home and leaving. We have a holder with slots for our mail and mail box key right next to our front door at my apartment and it has become very useful. I have no doubt, this wall mount would be just as useful.
Who does not love trying some new cocktail recipes. I know in our apartment, we love finding new drinks to make and try. This next decor idea will help provide you with some go to cocktail recipes.
This art print has recipes to several classic cocktails that you can make at home. This can be hung up in your kitchen for easy access whenever you are in the mood for a drink.
Not only is it decorative, but it is also helpful. You can even create a fun little alcohol section in your kitchen with the poster and any alcohol and cups you may have. It can be your own little cocktail bar in your apartment.
One of the key features in my apartment bedroom is all of the photos I have put up on my walls. I love covering my walls in memories with my friends and family from over the years.
I think it gives a personal touch to the room. This is why these LED color-changing photo clip lights are a fantastic college apartment decor idea.
This next decoration idea goes along with the cocktail recipe sign. This is a simple wooden sign with white lettering. The sign has a statement that many college students can relate to.
It says, “Alcohol because no great story ever started with someone eating a salad”.
You can put this near the drink recipe art print and it will let whoever goes over there that having one of the drinks on the art print that a great story may come out of the night. Wooden signs are a simple common decoration. This one is perfect for your college apartment.
Finally moving into your own place is exciting. However, it is important to keep yourself organized. Stay organized when bills are due, when you need to buy groceries and when you have classes.
Maybe you have people who want to visit, you need to know when they are coming. If you are living with roommates it is important to know when they may have visitors or if they will be gone etc.
This is why this magnetic dry erase calendar is a great addition to any college apartment. You can have one in your room for your own schedule and/or one in your kitchen for you and your roommates to use.
Each person can have a different color, and one for things that affect everyone. Mark when bills are due, when you want to get the cleaning done, if you are going out of town.
I have used something similar in the past and it can be helpful when you are living with multiple people. Plus, each month you just erase and write in new dates. Saves wasting a paper calendar and can be used year after year.
Decorative pillows are a staple in any apartment or home. This is why your apartment cannot be any different. However, you cannot just have any boring decorative pillow.
This pillow has a take on the phrase “home sweet home”, with the phrase, “apartment sweet apartment”. It has a cute floral apartment that will add some color to your apartment.
It also sends a welcoming message to anyone who walks into your apartment. It sends the message that it is a homey and loving place. A place that you can go to feel comfortable. Plus, if you want to take a nap on your couch, it can be used as your nap pillow.
If you are like me, then you have many things that you like to keep in your bathroom and struggle to find the perfect way to keep them organized.
However, with this next college apartment decor idea, you may find the perfect way to keep your bathroom organized. You can get these jars personalized with whatever you want.
You can get your initials, name, the name of what you want to put in the jar. Plus, they are large enough to hold anything you may need them to hold.
You can put hair ties, clips, q-tips, combs, bath bombs, etc. You can use one or multiple, whatever fits your needs. They are simple and cute, the perfect item for helping to organize and decorate your new bathroom.
Do you have several bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash, scrubs, loofahs, etc., cluttering your shower? Do you want a better way to keep everything organized?
Then you will love this next college apartment decor idea. This corner shower caddy is the perfect addition to any college apartment shower.
It can be placed in the shower and the shelves can adjust to the height needed based on the size of your items. Easily access what you need when you need it.
You can organize the shelves however you would like as well. I have a smaller caddy in my shower and it is very helpful. I know where everything is and can easily access whatever I need. So, you for sure benefit from this shower caddy.
These aesthetic wall collages are on the rise over the last few years. I will say, I love the idea and think it is a great way to decorate your room.
You can pick whatever color combination or vibe fits you the best. You can for black and white, yellow, rainbow, blue, whatever fits you.
All you need is a free space on your wall. It can be whatever size you want. You can put a small or large collage in whatever space is open.
Plus, the premade kits take away the time-consuming work of finding pictures that fit the aesthetic you want. All you need to do is put up the collage.
This is a simple and creative way of showing off your personality in your brand new room in your brand-new college apartment.
This next college apartment decor idea will go nicely next to the cocktail recipe poster and near the alcohol wooden sign. Many college students have experienced a hangover or two during their college years.
This is why this hangover cure sign will make a great addition to your apartment. This fun poster provides a list of several unique cures for the dreaded hangover.
These cures come from different countries around the world. Many of these cures, you most likely have not heard of before. So put this poster up and try the different cures listed over your time in your apartment. You can even mark the effectiveness.
If you have been in or seen a picture of any college dorm room or bedroom in recent years, then you may have noticed that tapestries are a common decor item. They come in a variety of designs, colors, sizes, patterns, etc.
You can find one that fits your personality. You can find one in your favorite color, the color scheme of your apartment or bedroom, a fun pattern or a design like a sky or flowers.
This is an easy way to decorate several spaces in your apartment. You can put one in your living room, bedroom, hallway, etc. They can be hung up easily with a command strip as well.
They are also inexpensive. Making this an easy, and cost-saving decoration idea.
So, you are moving into your new apartment and you want to get some plants to bring some life into the apartment. However, you have never owned a plant before and fear you may kill it quickly.
Well, then I have the perfect idea for you. Get some succulents. They do not require a lot of water. Just water them every once in a while. They are perfect for those who are not experienced in taking care of plants.
They are simple and low maintenance. They are also good to place around the apartment to bring some green into the place.
This is a must-have in any home or apartment. This mat not only sends a welcome message to whoever enters our apartment, but it also provides something for you and your guests to wipe off any dirt on their shoes before they walk into your place.
You can have some fun with this welcome mat. You can keep it simple with just welcome, you can personalize it with a fun message, you can have your name on there, make it a bright color, etc.
Whatever direction you choose to take, just make sure it fits your personality. It does not have to be extravagant if that is not what you want. At my apartment, we have a mat that says home with the outline of Ohio as the ‘o’ because we are from Ohio. Just make sure the mat reflects you.
This next college apartment decor idea is versatile. These artificial vines can be used all over your apartment. You can use it as garland on railings, you can hang it on your walls, place around furniture, twist it together and create cool designs.
The possibilities are endless. This idea will let you use your creativity to do some interior decorating. You can use some of it, or all of it. It is also not expensive. You can get over two hundred feet of the vines for ten dollars.
Allowing for many options for decorations for a low price. It cannot get better than that.
If you are obsessed with music like I am, then this is the perfect decoration for you. This poster displays several pink CDs on a pink background. You can hang this up in your apartment to showcase your love of music.
It is generic so anyone who likes music can appreciate it. You can hang it up on your walls or you can place it on a table. Either way, it makes for a great decoration in your apartment.
If you have anything else related to music like a record player or speaker, you can put it near there to create a music corner in your apartment. Alone or with other music items, this poster makes for a fantastic addition to your apartment decor.
Of course, your apartment is going to need lighting. This is why this next suggestion is a great idea for your college apartment decor. This floor lamp doubles as shelves.
Having furniture and decorations that serve multiple purposes is great, especially when you do not have a lot of space. You can place this lamp in a corner or against a wall and use the shelves for storage, to display anything, you can put baskets there for items, books, plants, whatever you want.
This lamp almost serves as an end table as well as a lamp in one. You can keep it simple and make it more decorative with what you have on the shelves, or it can serve as more of a storage item.
Either way, the lamp will provide light for your apartment and the shelves provide extra space for whatever you would like.
I am a big fan of motivational decorations as well as butterflies, so this next college apartment decor decoration combines both of those things.
The poster says, “until you spread your wings you will have no idea how far you can fly”. This poster reminds you that unless you go after what you want, you will have no idea how much you can accomplish, which is a great message.
This poster features a bright-colored butterfly in the middle, so wherever you choose to put the poster, it will add some color to the room. Wherever you choose to put this print, it will for sure stand out.
The bright color of the butterfly and the overall design of the print will grab people’s attention. You will not need to put much around it to fill the space. It fills it all by itself.
Why have a boring mirror when you can have a set that creates the different phases of the moon! That is exactly what this next college apartment decor idea is.
This set of mirrors would make a great addition to your bedroom or even a hallway. They can be used as decorative and be useful for quick checks as you walk by.
You can look at your appearance several times as you walk by to make sure everything looks good. You can hang them all up together or separate, depending on what look you are going for.
So, if you enjoy the moon or want some cool lunar apartment decor, then this is just the decoration for you.
You are going to need a desk in your apartment to do your classwork. You are also going to want to make sure to keep that desk organized. This is why this desktop organizer will come in handy.
It has several shelves for you to keep notebooks, pencils, books etc, organized on your desk. The shelves are also adjustable, so you can put them at what height would work best for you.
It is simple and sleek looking so it will look nice no matter what type of desk you have. Trust me, I hate when my desk is disorganized, so I love anything that helps keep my belongings organized.
This is why I would love to have this desktop organizer on my desk.
Who does not love something soft and fluffy? This is why this next item is perfect for any college apartment. It is a fluffy rug that will go perfectly in your bedroom. If your bedroom does not have carpet, this rug will be perfect.
You can keep it next to your bed so when you get out of bed in the morning you immediately step on something soft and fluffy. It will warm up your feet when the weather gets cold.
You can get whatever color matches the color scheme of your bedroom. You can also choose what size will work the best. This can also work well in your living room as well.
Wherever you choose to put this rug, it will add to the room and keep your feet warm and comfortable.
Living on your own means that you have to do your own laundry. Doing laundry is definitely one of my least favorite chores. It can be tedious, time-consuming and seem never-ending.
However, with this laundry sorter cart, laundry might become just a bit easier. This laundry cart has four different baskets on it, so you can divide the laundry up depending on what loads you want to do.
Darks, lights, delicates, jeans, etc. However, you divide up your laundry, use those baskets to help keep everything sorted. Plus, the baskets are black, giving them a sleek look.
So, no matter where you place it, it will not stand out or draw attention. You can keep it in your bedroom or if you have space where your washer and dryer are, then you can keep it there.
Have you ever wanted to see your name in lights? Then this next college apartment decor idea will help make this dream a reality. This is a marquee letter light that you can get your first initial, first and last initial, you can spell out your name or word.
The possibilities are endless. Maybe you and your roommates can pick a word and get all the letters to spell it out and have it in your living room or kitchen.
You could even get all your initials and use the lights as decorations. I think all of those ideas would be great decor ideas. It is something that is cute and fun.
Plus, each letter is ten dollars, so it is not super expensive, especially if you only want to get a letter or so.
Keeping with the light sign theme, this next decor idea will add some colorful light to any apartment. This light is pink and spells out love in cursive.
It is not too large, meaning you can hang it up or place it in a variety of places. It is also less than fifteen dollars meaning it is another inexpensive decoration you can get for your apartment.
I think neon lights are very cool looking and add to any room that they are placed in. All you need are batteries or a USB adaptor in order to get the sign to work.
This next college apartment decor idea is versatile and can be used in any area of your apartment. They can work in your bedroom, living room, hallway, bathroom, kitchen, etc.
They are a set of two floating shelves. They are each small, so they do not take up too much wall space. They can also be hung up side by side, one on top of the other, staggered, they can be hung up completely separate from one another.
It all depends on what you need. You can use them for decorations, plants, books, trophies, signs, pictures, etc. You can get multiple sets and use them all over your apartment.
They are cool looking as it looks like it is floating, and they are useful. The perfect combination.
If you are into the sea, fishing, or just like the look of fishnet, then this next decor idea is perfect for you. This is a set of fishnet that can be used as wall decorations.
It can be hung up in a variety of ways. You can hang it up behind a tv, in the corner of a room, behind your bed, etc. There are also different colors that you can get.
You can get the traditional tan color or you could get a blue, black teal, etc. You just have to find the color that you like the best.
You can use it as permanent decor in your apartment or you can use it for a party or get together. Either way, this inexpensive fishnet wall decoration will look great in your apartment.
I find this next apartment decor idea so cool and could be extremely useful. This is a LED desk lamp that doubles as a wireless charger. So, while you are doing work at your desk you can charge your phone.
It also has a USB adaptor so you can charge multiple items at the same time. So you can keep whatever you need to do work charged at all times.
It also has multiple light and dimmer settings, so you can keep the lamp at just the right brightness for what you need. It is also sleek-looking since it is all white, so it will look great on top of whatever you put it on. So not only is it useful, it is also stylish.
Recently, I have been becoming obsessed with candles. I have accumulated several over the last year and they are covering my dresser. With that in mind, it is obvious that scented candles are a perfect college apartment decor item.
There are hundreds of different candle scents available for you to choose from. Ones that are more floral, fruity, woody, minty, some that are strong, some that are more subtle.
Whatever your preference is, there is a candle out there that fits it. You can get a large or small candle. You can get one or multiple. Whichever route you go, scented candles will be perfect for your apartment.
You can have one in your room, one for your living room. That way, whatever room you are in, your apartment will smell amazing.
This next item is just a simple wall art decor item. It is made of woven cotton that adds comfort to whatever space you choose to hang it up.
It is simple and delicate and can be used in a variety of spaces. It is also not a large decoration, meaning it will not take up a large amount of wall space wherever you choose to hang up the wall decor.
There are several different versions of similar wall art decor that you can choose from to fit your apartment. You can even get multiple wall art decor pieces to hang up around your apartment.
You can even hang up multiple in the same space to fill one wall.
String lights are a common choice for decorating in college dorm rooms and apartments. This next college apartment decor item is a twist on the typical Christmas string lights that are used.
These are rose flower string lights. They are roses that have lights in them, making them stand out from the usual string lights. This set of string lights can be used to wrap around a table, basket, railing, bed frame, desk, etc.
They can be used just like regular string lights, these just add a bit of an extra floral accent to the room. They are white roses, which give an elegant look as well.
You are going to need a place to store all your clothes when you move into your new apartment. This is why this next decor item is going to come in handy. This is a dresser tower that has five different drawers.
Two large drawers and three smaller ones. You can organize your clothing items in the drawers however you would like. You can put pants, jeans in one, shorts in one, shirts in one, etc.
If you do not think you can fit everything in one set, you can get two of the sets, two of the same or maybe two different ones. Just get what fits your needs and fits your style.
If you also have a closet, then you may not need as much drawer space. However, this black/gray and gold dresser set is stylish, sleek and can fit in multiple spaces and can be moved as needed.
This next item doubles as a room decor item and storage item. This is a square ottoman that the lid opens up and you can store various items in. You can store extra blankets, books, sheets, etc. in the ottoman.
No one would know what you have stored there unless they open up the lid. Plus, you can get it black, grey, tan, white, whatever color works best for your apartment.
My roommate has one similar in black and she has used it for storage since our first year in the dorms. She has stored items like shoes, cards, games, etc. in there over the years. It comes in handy when you have items that you need to store, but also need easy access to.
Trying to find the best way to organize your shoes can be a struggle. No matter how you organize it, they get messed up again shortly after you wear a pair and just throw them back in your closet or back where you keep them.
I have struggled to keep my shoes organized for years. This is why this shoe shelf organizer will come in extremely handy. This can be used in your closet to keep your shoes organized.
You can keep the shoes you wear every day on the top and the shoes you wear less on the bottom. Or maybe keep your everyday shoes separate from the ones you do not wear as often.
You can also keep a rack by your front door for you to place your shoes when you get home and for your guests to place their shoes. That way your shoes that you easily slip on and off stay organized as well.
This next college apartment decor item is one that is commonly used in bathrooms but can be used for various purposes in your apartment. It is a metal four-tier shelf with a large open space at the bottom.
This can easily fit behind your toilet and the shelves can be used for towels, baskets of toiletries, extra toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, soap. Maybe you could plant a candle on them as well.
However, you could also put it behind a chair, different furniture items in your apartment and use the shelves for other decor or storage. You could use the space under the shelves for a large basket or trunk or such.
The shelves are meant to save space, so take advantage of that and use the shelves wisely.
You are going to want someone comfy to sit and relax in your new college apartment. This is why this next item will be a huge hit in your apartment.
It is a giant bean bag chair that you can use to sit in but could also be used to sleep in. This will be great for guests to use in case you do not have another space for them to sleep in or they want to sleep somewhere other than a couch to sleep on.
You could also use it for naps or just to sit back and watch tv or relax. This comes in a variety of colors, so you have many options to choose from. This is a more pricey item on the list, but it is worth it.
It has a variety of uses and can be used after moving out of that apartment. It can be used for years and provides comfort and relaxation.
As I mentioned before, I love hanging up pictures in my apartment as decoration. This is why this next college apartment decor item would be perfect for doing just that.
These metal mesh wire grid panels help keep your pictures organized in one area and then hung easily. You can clip all of your pictures on the metal grids then hang up the grids on the wall or place them on a shelf or wherever you would like to put them.
These make hanging up pictures much easier than just putting them on the wall. You can put all four together to create a collage, or you could hang up each one in a different spot.
Whatever you choose, these grid panels help bring a personal touch and showcase your memories in your new college apartment.
In your new college apartment, you are going to need a space to do all of your classwork. You may want to get a desk for that space. This is why this computer desk with storage may be the perfect item to purchase for your apartment.
It has two large spaces for you to place extra notebooks, textbooks, papers, folders, etc. when you are not using them. Plus the top of the desk is large and gives you plenty of space for your laptop and whatever else you may need to do work.
Plus the marble color makes this desk not only useful but also stylish. Mix the marble with the gold legs, this desk will look great in any college apartment.
The bean bag chair is probably not the only seating option you are going to want in your apartment. This is why this cozy saucer chair is another great option for furniture in your apartment.
It is still comfortable for you to sit in, but it does not take up as much space. It is also not as likely for you to get too comfortable and fall asleep.
Plus, the chair can be moved easily from room to room or around a room where it is needed. It can also be folded up and stored as needed. You can use it to watch tv, read, for guests, to do work, or to just relax.
Plus with the variety of colors, you can not go wrong with this chair.
In my apartment, we have a dish that we use to keep candy on a side table in our living room. It is pretty handy because we just put candy in and refill it as needed.
Then we can have candy when we want some and it is also there for guests if they would like some. Having a jar like that in your apartment is a great idea.
This clear jar can be easily placed on a counter or table and can be filled with whatever you would like. You could put candy, cookies or whatever you would like.
Then once it is empty, you could refill it with the same thing or something different. It is great not only for guests, but also a quick and easy snack for you whenever you need it.
Countertops can get crowded and disorganized easily. They can get filled with spices, oils, salt, sugar, etc. It can be difficult to keep it all organized.
However, this next college apartment decor item may help keep your countertops organized. This device has two shelves for you to place whatever you would like on them.
You can keep common spices on one, maybe some napkins or other items on the other. You can use it in other places than your kitchen.
You could use it for your bathroom counter as well if it is crowded. You could get one for your kitchen and one for your bathroom. It never hurts to have multiple items for organization – it will pay off in the long run.
Remember the alcohol section I mentioned previously, well this cart may be perfect for just that. This three-tier cart is on wheels and would make for a great alcohol cart.
You could keep cups on one shelf, alcohol on another shelf. You can keep it tucked away and bring it out when needed or you could keep it on display at all times.
You could also use the cart to store snacks, pots and pans, shoes, whatever you want. It is a three-tier shelf on wheels that has many possibilities.
It can be tucked away in a closet or out and on display. It is also a nice dark wood, allowing for it to go great in your apartment.
There are some items that are just classic decor items that should be in any home or apartment. A throw blanket is one of those items. I have a gray throw blanket in my apartment that lays on a chair in the corner of our living room.
I often use this blanket as I am watching tv or doing work in our living room. It is not too heavy or light and is just right for relaxing. This is why a throw blanket would be great to have in your living room.
It can be draped over a couch or chair until it is needed. It does not have to be an expensive or fancy blanket. Just a simple blanket that goes with the colors of your apartment.
Then when you get cold or want to curl up on the couch with a good book or something, you can easily grab the blanket and snuggle up.
Another classic item that every home or apartment should have is some throw pillows. We have several on our couches in my apartment.
They stay tucked in the corners of our couches and they are used for us to lay on or move to the floor if we need more space. They are of various sizes and colors.
You can choose what kind would fit best in your apartment. You can have one or multiple. Maybe all the same color and size or maybe various colors and sizes.
Whatever vibe you are going for, there are the perfect throw pillows out there for you. They are a must-have in any college apartment.
In my apartment, we have four wine bottles that we painted to spell out the abbreviation for the name of our college. They are placed on top of our cabinets where we keep all of the alcohol bottles.
I think decorative wine bottles are a great decor item and can serve a variety of purposes. This is why these decorative wine bottles would be great in your apartment.
These matte black bottles can be used for flowers, as a centerpiece, you can write on them with chalk. They are also various sizes, which can help create a creative look wherever you decide to place them.
The matte black look is elegant and sleek, which creates a look of elegance in whatever room they are in.
Side tables are a must for any college apartment decor. They are very useful in living rooms and bedrooms. In my apartment, we have three side tables in our living room.
They are great for putting drinks on, phones, snacks, etc. This is why this round marble table would be great in your apartment. They can go at the ends of any chairs or couches you have.
You could put plants on them or pictures. It could also go in your room as a night stand or place to put candles, plants or pictures. Either way, this marble table would be very useful.
Do you want a way to keep the sun out of your apartment, but also keep it stylish, then some fun curtains are the way to go. You can get long or short curtains. They can also be a solid color or a fun pattern.
You can put them up in your bedroom or other windows in your apartment. You can keep them all the same or have different ones in each room. Either way, this is a simple way to decorate and add some color and fun to a room.
You could even get black-out curtains if the sun tends to wake you up early in the morning. Whatever way you go, curtains are a great way to decorate your apartment.
If you have a small apartment, then a futon may be a great idea. It may also be good as an option for your living room. It can be a couch then if you have guests staying over it can be turned into a bed.
It is the best of both worlds. It can be a neutral color like black or gray, or it can be a more fun color like pink or green. It all depends on what style you are going for.
This may be a bit on the pricey side of the items on the list, but it is two furniture items in one. So, in the long run, you may be saving money.
If you want to add some green into your apartment, then getting a potted plant is the way to go. They can come in various sizes. They can be tall, short, flowers, or leafy.
You just have to find one that will work best for you and your apartment. If you are worried about taking care of it, then go for a more low-maintenance plant.
If you have more experience then pick whatever one you want. You can get one or multiple plants. Whatever you choose, adding some green to your apartment is always a good decision.
I dream of traveling the world. This is why this next college apartment decor item would be something I would love to have in my apartment. It is wall art that is a giant map of the world.
You will need a good amount of wall space in order to hang this up. So this may be good for above your couch or bed. You could mark off places you have been or you could leave it be.
Either way, it is a good reminder of all the places you could go. I would look at the map as an inspiration to keep working hard and going after what I want. So, if you also want to travel the world, then this is the perfect wall art option for you.
This next college apartment decor item will give your apartment a rustic feel. These are mason jar sconces. They are mason jars filled with flowers and string lights and are attached to wooden boards.
These can be hung up on your walls and add a rustic feel to the apartment. The lights and wire on the jars can be removed to create a different feel.
They are unique and will most likely not be in other college apartments you may visit. So, these decorations will make your apartment unique and different from your friends.
So, if you want to stand out and add a rustic feel, go for these mason jar sconces.
Having a multifunction vase or vases is always something good to have on hand. These modern vases are perfect for that. They are different from the typical glass vases you will typically see.
Plus they are different sizes, so depending on what you need, then you will have one that fits that need. You can use them for flowers or just for decoration.
They are white and gray and give off a rustic and modern feel. They are essential for every apartment or home, but they are also modern and rustic looking. So you get both useful and stylish in one.
I hope these college apartment decor ideas help steer you in the decoration for your own apartment. Trying to find the perfect decorations for your apartment can be a difficult and tedious task.
But once you find your direction, it can be fun, exciting and creative. Do not stress too much, just take a breath and it will all fall into place.
Maybe with one of these ideas, maybe with something completely different. However, as long as the decorations reflect your own personality and design ideas, that is all that matters.
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Well, I’m here to tell you that all that random knowledge and good study habits can actually make you money. There are tons of websites that will pay you to help people with homework.
It’s common for students to loathe doing homework and to feel discouraged when trying to complete assignments- I speak from personal experience!
Signing up to tutor at one of these 20 sites is a great way to make some money while also just genuinely taking some stress off of students who, let’s face it, are drowning in work.
Check out these 20 best sites that pay you to do homework!
OneClass was a favorite that I found throughout my research. Job options include homework help or sharing your notes from a particular class.
This website is definitely more geared toward college classes, so you can browse and see what classes you match up with and get paid to share those notes. In a way, it’s like you’re getting paid to go to class, especially if you’re already a decent note taker!
There is also a super cool option to get paid either in the form of actual cash, or gift cards for Starbucks, Amazon, and other larger companies.
A fun little bonus… you don’t actually have to be enrolled in college to sing up, even if you have a degree there is the option to either sign up for homework help or to share notes you may have left over!
Benefit: Can also get paid to share notes from a class you are taking or have already taken
Disadvantage: Might feel like more work having to make sure notes are going to be the best for everyone and not just yourself – more stressful
Requirements: College degree or higher
Salary: around $20 with the possibility of bonuses
As a writing tutor myself, I know that there are tons of people who need help writing papers. PaperCoach allows everyone from high school students to people writing dissertations to find people to write their papers for them.
While they are not always hiring for new essay helpers and writers, you can check their website to see when they are in need of new people.
Writers range from undergraduate students to experts in the subject, but to be approved as a writer you have to go through a series of tests to make sure you actually can write about the topic you are signing up for.
It’s a legit website that offers fair prices for essays depending on the difficulty and the amount of time to write it. It’s definitely worth looking into if you have a knack for writing!
Benefit: Fair pricing for work required
Disadvantage: Not always hiring so maybe not the most convenient
Requirements: Have to take specific tests in the subject you want to write for to make sure you are knowledgeable. While I couldn’t find if it is required to be in college, I expect that high school students will not have the knowledge needed to complete the assignments.
Salary: Not salary, prices vary on the subject, assignment, length, time until due, and difficulty.
If you’ve ever Googled homework help in your academic career, Chegg probably popped up! It’s a great website that offers help in a ton of different areas, and it’s super easy to apply to be a tutor.
My favorite part about Chegg is that tutors can be from anywhere in the world and you can sign up for hours that fit your schedule. Pay also is around $20+ per hour on a weekly basis, so that isn’t bad either!
Chegg is an incredibly reputable website, and from my research it seems that it’s fairly easy to navigate signing up to be a tutor.
Homework jobs may seem like they would take over your day to day because there will always be students who are seeking help, but Chegg does a great job at making sure the quality of work trumps the quantity, and you are really able to provide great services to students in need.
Benefit: Super reputable and popular website
Disadvantage: Since quality trumps quantity, may not always have a lot of jobs available
Requirements: Student ID, diploma, or transcripts if still enrolled, photo of yourself
I love this website because it isn’t exclusively for helping people with their homework. Freelancer is free to join, all you have to do is set up a profile and set your own prices and hours.
The only “downside” to this option is that since it isn’t just a place where you go to find jobs that are helping students with homework, you have to take more time to apply to jobs that are in the field you want… so finding them might be a little more time-consuming.
Nevertheless, I really like Freelancer because of its flexibility, and even if you have to individually apply for certain homework jobs, you can find the ones that really spark your interest rather than just taking whatever falls into your lap.
Benefit: Isn’t just for tutoring so there are a lot of options for jobs
Disadvantage: Have to take time to apply to jobs with cover letters and resumes
Requirements: Student ID, diploma, or transcripts if still enrolled, photo of yourself
Salary: completely depends on the assignment and the price agreed upon by the tutor and the customer
This website is also pretty high on my list because you can set up a profile, put in your area of expertise/degree and students can search through profiles to find you. Homework Market is a great tool because it allows students to find the best tutor to help with what they need.
There are also a bunch of options for what students coming to you may need, anything from actually doing the homework, answering questions about a particular concept, or even just having an extra set of eyes on an assignment to make sure it meets the teachers requirements.
Anybody can sign up to join and the pay is pretty competitive… usually $5 for answering a specific question and then the prices rise depending on what service the student is seeking.
Definitely worth looking into!
Benefit: Can answer individual questions when you have the time instead of worrying about a whole assignment
Disadvantage: May end up having to do the homework instead of just tutoring
Requirements: Anybody can sign up!
Salary: usually $5 for answering a question and prices go up from there depending on the assignment
This website is geared toward college students who need help with homework assignments through one-on-one tutoring help. As a tutor, you can also upload solutions to specific problems students are having trouble with as well as online tutoring help.
You also have some control as a tutor, which I think is great since you’re the one doing the work! You decide as a tutor how long it will take you to help the student or complete the assignment and then you are able to talk about compensation depending on what you think is best for your contribution.
I think it’s a great way to have more control as a tutor because sometimes fixed pricing can be a little unfair depending on what kind of homework you’re helping with for your job.
The only thing about this job that is both a blessing and a curse is that you have to hold a bachelor’s degree to be considered for the position… great for the students because they are getting the best help out there, but a bit annoying if you are looking for a homework job in your final years of college. Still a great option to consider for some extra cash on the side!
Benefit: Tutors are the one’s in control
Disadvantage: Not the best option for students looking for work
Requirements: Need to hold a bachelor’s degree
Salary: Pay is negotiated between the tutor and the student
Unlike 24houranswers, this homework job only requires that you live in the U.S. or Canada and are enrolled in a university. I think this is a phenomenal option because you can provide really great help while being in the midst of college and make some extra cash.
They are a service of the Princeton Review, so they are a super credible and established website which can make their pay more competitive.
Tutor.com only provides one-on-one tutoring sessions which is great for a super personal experience, but you have to be able to have a minimum of 5 hours a week set aside to tutor.
While this isn’t a super big commitment and you can pick your hours, I do think it would be nice to pick availability based on what your week-to-week looks like, because let’s face it… you’re busy too!
Benefit: One-on-one tutoring sessions
Disadvantage: Have to work a minimum of 5 hours a week and this might not work for some
Requirements: Live in the US or Canada and are enrolled in a university
Salary: Depends on the assignment, but because it is a reputable website, it is competitive
TutorMe is another one of my favorites just based on their website because students can match with who they think is best for their subject, or they can be matched with someone by the system if they just don’t know where to start.
They hire tutors to teach all kinds of subjects, from difficult college-level math courses to AP Spanish, which I think shows that this is a website that has a lot to offer for tutors.
There are a bunch of benefits to working for TutorMe for a homework job as the pay starts at $16/hour, you can pick your own hours, be enrolled or graduated from a university, and gain either tutoring or teaching experience.
I feel like most people wanting to become a homework-helper, most likely have a little bit of experience tutoring, so I think those requirements aren’t too stressful.
I also just checked to see how easy the signup process was and they do a great job of making the application process easy… for safety though, they do require all tutors to connect to Facebook to make sure that the tutors are real people (just something to keep in mind).
Benefit: Students match with who they think is best
Disadvantage: Have to connect to Facebook
Requirements: Have to be 18+, be enrolled in a university or graduated, and show mastery of subjects you want to tutor in
A school solver, in a way, is kind of like shopping for an answer. Students post their question or assignment details they are struggling with and put an amount they will pay for assistance.
Tutors can then search the subject they are best in and find questions that they have the answers to. Once they answer the question, they get the amount credited to them.
I love this option because of the ability for helpers to find questions they for sure know the answers to. It’s super flexible, which is the selling point for a lot of homework jobs, but being able to find questions that you know you can answer makes the whole process that much simpler.
It’s also a tremendous tool for students from all over the world to use and get the best help possible, so it’s a win-win!
Benefit: Super flexible for tutors
Disadvantage: More like doing the homework rather than helping
Requirements: There website was unclear, but I believe since the nature of the website is you post answers and students shop for them, you should just be able to post the questions you know.
Salary: Depends on how much a tutor requires a student to pay for the answer
GeeklyLab stood out to me mostly because it’s only a site for homework help and not homework completion.
Let’s face it, you might be someone with a busy schedule or you’re still in school while looking to make some good money, but you don’t want to spend more time doing schoolwork. I know I wouldn’t want to!
What’s nice about GeeklyLab is that it’s all genuinely about tutoring and one-on-one instruction that sets the student up for success. I really like this because I think it takes some of the stress off the tutor even though it’s still a homework job.
On the website, there is a place to submit a quick application and they will get back to you. It doesn’t say anything about requirements for education level or anything, but I assume they will vet all of their applicants to make sure that their students get the best help possible.
Pay is around $20 per hour, which is a total selling point!
Benefit: Only homework help and not homework completion
Disadvantage: Requirements were unclear so the sign up process might not be super straightforward
Requirements: There website did not say anything about requirements, but I believe because of the nature of the website that you would have to have proof of a degree or be enrolled in university.
Unlike GeeklyLab, this website is true to its name. It sets up students with people who will do their homework.
Now, with how popular online classes have become, they even have an option for students to pay others to take their college-level courses for them.
There is a section on their website that talks about how you get what you pay for – they have varying prices for different services. For example, if you have a class you’re aiming to do just okay in, you can pay the lower end price. If you want A+ level work, you pay for that too.
It’s definitely a website that forces you to decide if you want to do someone else’s work, and even add to your own workload. The real upside is the pay, which makes it worth considering for a good homework job.
Benefit: Can be paid really good money
Disadvantage: Have to add more to your schedule by doing work for other people or taking their classes
Requirements: There website did not say anything about requirements, but I believe because of the nature of the website that you would have to have proof of a degree or be enrolled in university.
Salary: Depends on how well the student wants the assignment done, but the prices are fair depending on how much is expected of the tutor. Pay is also higher if you sign up to take a class for someone
From what I can tell, HwA lets you upload a question or assignment, get a quote for the price depending on the difficulty of the question, the student pays and the expert gives them the solution by the agreed upon date.
While it seems like a great tool, and I’m sure it is, their website was a little unclear on how to become an expert… which makes it a less desirable option from an applying standpoint.
When looking for a homework job, I think it’s nice for the expectations and requirements for the tutor to be easily accessible. While you can submit a contact form and request information, I think this would be further on my list due an unclear picture of the qualifications required.
The real selling point of HwA for me, though, is that they provide a good amount of subject help which is a great way for a variety of tutors in different subjects to find work.
Benefit: Great variety of subjects so tutors can sign up for multiple things
Disadvantage: Unclear if you’re going to be hired because you have to fill out a contact form
Requirements: Have to fill out a contact form, but their website doesn’t have any other information
Salary: Changes depending on how much the answer is quoted for and what the tutor/student agree on
This was one of my personal favorite websites for a homework job just because the process is so simple… similar to other sites, students are able to post what they need help with, set a price and find a tutor to get help.
I think it makes the process for both student and tutor quick and easy, and not to mention flexible, because it’s all on a needs-based system.
EduBoard is also big on making sure results are long-lasting and encourage students to set up regular tutoring if they are struggling. As a tutor, I think this is super appealing because it’s guaranteed income!
The biggest drawback is that EduBoard takes 20% commission. This isn’t as bad if you have someone who keeps coming back to you, but if you are trying to find a homework job to bring in some quick cash every once in a while, this may not be the website for you.
Benefit: Ability to build good relationships with students to encourage them to return for help
Disadvantage: They take a 20% commission
Requirements: Wasn’t clear on what the requirements were, but like most, I assume there is a degree or university enrollment requirement
Salary: Depends on the assignment and also how much EduBoard takes after the commission
Studypool is an interesting website to investigate because it’s based on a bidding system. Tutors place bids to answer the questions provided by students. If the student accepts a bid, that tutor gets paid the amount of money they bid for and gives the student the answer.
It’s more of a fast-paced homework job, meaning the projects and help are more on an as-needed basis and there is no guarantee your bid will be accepted. It’s a bit more of a gamble, but it’s also a great resource to use!
Benefit: Based on a bidding system, so you are able to choose your hours well
Disadvantage: But also, the bidding system means that you may not have a guaranteed income
Requirements: Their tab called “Become a Tutor” has a place to sign up, but I couldn’t find anything about requirements. If you’re interested, I still think it’s worth starting the application to see what kind of requirements there are
Salary: Their website says there is an ability to make up to $7,500 a month tutoring – but I’m not sure how many hours that entails
This website is mostly writing services, and the requirements are that the writer is fluent in English, demonstrates a good understanding of professional writing in different contexts (analytical, business, etc.) and has at least a high school level education.
The fact that My Homework Done only requires a high school level education (at minimum) can make this a great option for a tutor who is still in school or is a decent writer and needs some extra cash.
The system is all fixed rates that depend on subject and length. Additionally, for science-related papers there is a bidding system in place for projects like lab reports. This means that the student can pick the writer that they think is best equipped to help them and has the best deal.
One really appealing aspect of the website is that returning students can choose to have the same writer for another project. In that case, the writer is actually offered a bonus! I think this is a super great deal for writers looking for a homework job.
It’s a good website that offers a variety of options for both writers and students which is super reassuring on both ends! Just keep an eye out as they hire at different times and are not always looking for writers!
Benefit: High school students can become writers
Disadvantage: Only for paper writing
Requirements: High school level education or higher, have to show expertise in the subject
Salary: All based on fix rates, there are different prices required for the length of the paper or the subject – and there is the opportunity for bonuses as well!
Upwork is a lot like Freelancer in the way that it isn’t just for finding homework jobs. It’s a website that connects freelance workers with all types of companies, but there is definitely a demand for homework help.
I like that Upwork is super flexible, and you can find and apply to projects when you need to. For someone with a busy schedule, I love this website because I could apply to a bunch of jobs during a certain window and after completion I can step away for however long I need.
The one big downside I see to websites like this is that it requires you to submit a sort of cover letter to apply for the job, since it’s a website intended for any freelance position. This makes sense for the website but seems a bit tedious when you’re looking for a quick homework job.
Nevertheless, it’s guaranteed decent pay from a reputable website, so it’s still definitely worth looking into!
Benefit: Super flexible scheduling and you choose what you want to work on
Disadvantage: Cover letters and resumes
Requirements: Since you’re applying to jobs, it’s up to the person to think if you are qualified.
Salary: Depends on how much the client is willing to pay, but the great part about this kind of website is you can communicate back and forth to negotiate pay.
Here is another freelance site but one that is more so for finding a homework job… Fiverr even offers an entire service that is focused on matching freelancers with students seeking help.
I like that this one can be more specific toward homework help and it starts at a flat rate of $5 but as an expert you can charge more for longer/more difficult assignments.
I like that it can be a good way to get some quick cash or more money if you have the time to really sit with an assignment for a bit. Definitely a website worth checking out if freelancing is more your style!
Benefit: More geared towards homework help
Disadvantage: Not guaranteed super good pay
Requirements: I couldn’t find what the requirements are, but since it’s a freelance website you probably need a decent resume
Salary: Flat rate of $5 for answering questions but if you’re an expert you can try to charge more for bigger assignments
What I think I loved most about this website is how easy it is to navigate as a tutor. AllHomework.net provides homework help for students in all subjects and they have decent pay for tutors as well.
Just from taking a quick glance at their website, a short essay that a student wants back in a week is $39.95, which is a pretty good price if you’re a writer.
They have a place at the bottom of their homepage where experts can apply. Right now they are looking for people to fill homework help jobs in biology, accounting, geography and English literature. I think it’s a great place to start for a tutor and has clear expectations that guarantee payment.
Benefit: Easy website to navigate as a tutor
Disadvantage: They are only hiring for certain subjects
Requirements: Have to apply via the website and it doesn’t say what the requirements are – I’m sure there are degree requirements or a way to prove expertise
Salary: A short essay starts at $39.95 and prices go up from there depending on the assignment
Wyzant is intriguing to me because it offers one-on-one tutoring online or in-person.
It has a very user-friendly website that is easy to use and provides a comprehensive list of subjects that tutors are ready to teach.
Applying to become a tutor is super easy and you are able to set your rate depending on what you believe you deserve for the experience you have.
I think because of the more hands-on experience of Wyzant, either online or in-person, this may be a more time-consuming kind of homework job, but it does guarantee some good pay and you are able to be flexible with your preferred mode of tutoring and schedule.
Benefit: Has ability to meet online or in-person
Disadvantage: Seems more like a time obligation
Requirements: You have to have a degree, and the higher the degree the higher you can set your rate
Salary: The rate you demand is set based on what you think you deserve
The great thing about all of these websites is that whether you’re someone looking for help with homework or trying to get paid outside of a 9-5 job, these sites can all help you do that!
A bonus to a lot of these websites is that they help with standardized test prep. If you are anything like me, standardized testing was the worst thing about applying to college – I am 100% not a test taker!
But it seems like we are on the up-and-up because a lot of colleges are moving away from requiring standardized testing and are making things like the SAT and ACT optional.
When you start compiling your list of possible schools to apply to, I think it’s super beneficial to organize your schools by test-required and test-optional. You might even find that a lot of the schools at the top of your list are test-optional!
The best way I can recommend finding out if a school is test-optional or not is going straight to the source – the university website. When you go to any university website with the intention of applying, it’s easy to find “application requirements,” and most times schools will say outright whether they are test-optional or not.
It’s important to remember that some schools are test-optional permanently or just for certain school years, just keep an eye out!
To get the process started, here is a list of 15 schools I’ve found that are test-optional just to get the ball rolling.
Usually, they’re high up on the agenda of most high school students who are approaching graduation and the start of a four-year college degree.
In the hopes of achieving the best possible score on your SAT and ACT, hours of tutoring, studying, practice — and if you’re anything like me — tears often go into preparing for them, so that you can attract the attention of admissions teams working at the nation’s most prestigious institutions.
But as far as standardized testing is concerned, things are set to change as schools and students move forward and out of a global pandemic.
This may be the start of a new wave of SAT-optional colleges sweeping its way across the country.
In light of the widespread disruption that COVID-19 has had on education throughout the U.S. and the entire world, an unprecedented number of schools have recently modified their testing policies.
As a result, 72% of colleges and universities have now adopted test-optional policies; in fact, the National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) has found that more than 1,570 schools will not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores during the 2021 admissions cycle.
What’s more is that many will remain as SAT-optional colleges beyond this year’s round of admissions, including the University of California system.
On May 21, the leading public university system voted to phase out the SAT and ACT as an admissions requirement over the next four years — for those applying to the 10 schools who make up the consortium, submitting standardized tests will be optional through 2024.
Undoubtedly, this news has left millions of high school juniors and seniors breathing huge sighs of relief. After all, applying to college is stressful under any circumstances — I can certainly vouch for that.
But following a year of canceled proms, endless hours of Zoom classes, and constant uncertainty, it only seems fair to remove the added pressure of standardized testing from the equation.
For the most part, this has been done, with 85% of the 100 top liberal arts colleges ranked by U.S. News & World Report announcing that they will function as SAT/ACT test-optional colleges during the 2021 admissions cycle.
Yet, long before the coronavirus brought the word to a standstill, many have pushed to make testing requirements more flexible, or to remove them from the college admissions system altogether.
Acceptance into the nation’s most competitive schools often comes with the expectation of an equally competitive test score.
Without it, many students — albeit, those with a long list of impressive skills, talents, and achievements to their name — find that their dream school is simply out of reach.
Indeed, I found myself in this exact situation after repeatedly earning the same test score, one that I was told wasn’t good enough to even get my application read by some of the selective colleges that I aspired to attend.
The very fact that so much — namely, a young person’s entire future — can ride on a single test raises questions about the way in which higher education in the U.S. operates.
It suggests that some kind of reform is needed, or is at least a possibility.
Indeed, while some schools or parents may be in the position to offer extra tutoring to students in preparation for the tests, many are not afforded this luxury.
In addition to this, simply sitting the SAT/ACT can be a financial hardship for students living in financial precarity or for those coming from low-income households.
Nowadays, the cost of standardized testing ranges anywhere from $50 to $70.
Therefore, as long as students’ access to test preparation and the test-taking itself remains unequal, should the SAT or ACT continue to play such an integral role in the college admissions process?
Especially when most of us will never even be asked about these scores beyond this period of our lives?
Of course, COVID-19 has only emphasized these disparities, as hours of in-person learning have been lost and the digital divide has widened.
Last March, as the pandemic entered its early stages and schools were forced to close across the nation, a staggering 16 million U.S. K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet, or both.
This left many students struggling to keep up with their school work — never mind the ability to perfect their SAT or ACT test score.
Furthermore, in a world where testing policies are relaxed, America’s most esteemed colleges can expect to receive not only more applications as a whole, but more applications from a greater range of students.
This has proven to be true in this year’s round of admissions; the 2020-2021 undergraduate application cycle witnessed a 36.3% spike in Ivy League applications, with the likes of Columbia University receiving 51% more applications.
Notably, applications to larger and more selective institutions from first-generation students rose by 20%, and with all eight Ivy League schools extending their test-optional policy to include 2022 admissions, supporters of test-optional policies are hopeful that an increasing number of first-generation low-income students and students of color will continue to apply to colleges they may otherwise never have considered.
In fact, research has shown that a student’s high school grade-point average is five times more likely to predict academic success than an ACT score.
Rather than demonstrating a student’s level or intelligence or how likely it is that an applicant will thrive at a top university, standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT often reveal more about an applicant’s background, namely their race, class, and income level.
Therefore, as much as the influx in SAT and ACT-optional colleges may be recent, trends observed during this year of college admissions alone suggest that more flexible testing policies can be incredibly beneficial for students and colleges alike.
With students expanding the scope of colleges they consider, schools will gain access to a wider pool of applicants, encouraging them to create diverse, well-rounded, and enriched student bodies that reflect the society around them.
Of course, as testing policies change, admissions teams will also have to modify their practices and approaches. Princeton’s dean of admissions, Karen Richardson, recently made a statement addressing the university’s new testing policies.
“While our policy has long been that SAT subject tests are recommended but not required, now seems the appropriate time to reiterate that applicants who do not submit subject tests will not be disadvantaged in our process,” Richardson explained. “SAT or ACT test scores are only one part of our holistic review.”
In other words, since students now have the choice of whether to submit their test scores and decide if their results accurately reflect their academic abilities, admissions teams will have to evaluate applicants in different ways, ways that will veer them toward the “holistic review” Richardson mentioned.
Above all, now is a time like never before for colleges to truly consider all of the attributes that a student has to offer; notably, those outside of a test-taking capacity.
Williams College, which was deemed the nation’s top liberal arts college by the U.S. News & World Report, declared itself an SAT and ACT-optional college for the next two years, and it seems as if many will continue to join this list — or even go one step further.
Similar to that of the University of California system, Rhodes College in Tennessee has announced that it will remain test-optional for the next three years as part of a pilot program. Following this period, Rhodes College has said that it will reevaluate its testing requirements.
It goes without saying that test scores aren’t the only thing that universities look for during the admissions process; however, they have traditionally played a significant role in determining which applicants are above average and, therefore, should be offered a place at some of the country’s most renowned schools.
Not only does an exceptional test score showcase a candidate’s academic skills, but many argue that it demonstrates a willingness to prepare for a challenging test as well as an admirable commitment to making a university application the best that it can be.
With this in mind, mass shifts in testing policy across thousands of colleges have not been met without their critics, particularly when some policies are set to remain beyond the 2021 admissions cycle at several institutions.
To a certain extent, I can understand these concerns; the very fact that a universal test is required by colleges ensures some degree of fairness and transparency in the admissions process.
Brandon McCoy, the project manager of education policy at the Manhattan Institute has voiced concerns in keeping with this line of reasoning.
“Standardized tests are one of the closest approximations we have to a uniform metric,” said McCoy in a recent article.
Without the SAT or ACT, questions inevitably arise as to how colleges will be able to single out candidates from others and guarantee that the admissions process has indeed been conducted fairly.
Below is a list of colleges that have announced that they will be test-optional during this year’s college admissions period and/or beyond the 2021 academic year.
Amherst College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
Barnard College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
Brown University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Cornell University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
California Institute of Technology: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Claremont McKenna College: Test-optional for Fall 2021.
Cornell University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Columbia University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Dartmouth College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Duke University: Test-optional for Fall 2021.
Emory University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Georgetown University: Test-optional for Fall 2021.
Harvard University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Johns Hopkins University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Test-optional for Fall 2021.
Middlebury College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
Northwestern University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Princeton University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Pomona College: Test-optional for Fall 2021.
Rice University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
Stanford University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Swarthmore College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Tufts University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
University of Pennsylvania: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Vanderbilt University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Washington University in St. Louis: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Williams College: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
University of California system: Test-optional until 2024
University of Notre Dame: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023.
Yale University: Test-optional for Fall 2021, Fall 2022.
Regardless of whether these changes have been welcomed or not, stay-at-home orders have prompted the College Board and ACT, Inc. to cancel nationwide administrations of the SAT and ACT exams, leaving the future of standardized testing as we know it to be unclear.
Who knows whether these tests will still exist for college hopefuls in the next decade, or if an entirely new kind of exam will replace what was once the SAT and ACT.
In either case, with so many institutions now operating as SAT-optional colleges, it would seem as if nothing is off the table for college admissions in years to come.
Key Takeaways
More than 1,500 colleges and universities have announced that they will not require students to submit SAT/ ACT scores during the 2021 admissions cycle, largely because of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Many colleges, including all eight Ivy League schools, will remain SAT-optional beyond this academic year as pilot programs are launched to explore the role of standardized testing in college admissions.
This may lead to entire changes in testing policies at schools such as Rhodes College and those who are part of the University of California system.
Standardized testing has previously been challenged over various concerns: The ACT/SAT are not true indicators of academic ability; access to and the outcomes of such tests vary depending on a number of external factors, such as a student’s financial circumstances; there is too much importance attributed to a single test and a single score; and certain groups of students are discouraged from applying to top-ranked universities and colleges because of these tests.
Some are opposed to test-policy reform, stressing that without the ACT/SAT, the college admissions process may lack fairness and become less transparent as schools may struggle to distinguish exceptional and deserving students from thousands of applicants.
Note: While a school may be test-optional, it is not necessarily test-blind. A test-blind school will not accept or consider test scores in its admissions process.
Meanwhile, a test-optional school may not require applicants to submit test scores, but unless explicitly stated, it will consider any test scores that are submitted to them.
If you’re in the middle of writing your CommonApp essay and wondering what schools to consider, or if you’re simply thinking about applying to college, then check out this video.
It will provide you with a complete rundown of the latest college admissions trends so that you can go into the process in the best shape possible and with all the information you need.
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20 Places Where You Can Buy Used Textbooks – The Ultimate 2021 Guide
Are you having a hard time finding used textbooks at a low price? We’ve got you covered! Check out this ultimate guide for the best places where you can buy used textbooks.
Paying for college is getting increasingly expensive. When you think you’re done paying for room and board, you still have school supplies to worry about!
However, if there’s one thing you can do to save a ton of cash, it’s buying used textbooks. Why pay hundreds of dollars for a book you’ll likely only ever use once?
Check out this ultimate guide for the best places to buy used textbooks.
Save up to 90% on used textbooks with BIGWORDS! This site helps you compare the prices for all online textbook stores at once, so you can find the best and most affordable option for you and your family.
Basically, it calculates every option you have in terms of deals from different sellers (plus shipping and handling), so you can see which sellers to buy from and how to save the most money.
You can also use BIGWORDS to sell your textbooks when you’re done with them at the end of the year. There are tons of ways you can use this helpful site! Check it out here.
AllBookstores is another great used textbook price comparison site. Here, you can compare prices from more than 3,000 online bookstores and sellers. You can buy new or used textbooks, and renting a book is also an option.
This also isn’t a website strictly for textbooks; you can find anything from fiction to cookbooks for all your reading needs. Of course, at the end of the semester, you can use AllBookstores to sell them back! Check it out here.
At eCampus, there are loads of ways for you to make the most out of your textbooks! For starters, shipping is free with orders over $35, and you can even customize your orders for how long you want to rent out your textbooks.
Plus, you can highlight up to a third of your rented textbook, and you can write in it — as long as it’s not excessive.
While eCampus is mainly for temporarily renting textbooks, you have the option to purchase if that’s what you want! Check it out here.
With BetterWorldBooks, you’re guaranteed a satisfactory experience when it comes to buying the textbooks you need.
In case you don’t have your book’s information, the site makes it really easy to find anything you’re looking for. You can find dozens of categories in the search bar, ranging from architecture books to travel books, and you can even buy CDs!
They have standard free shipping, along with all sorts of rewards systems and gift certificates to make getting used textbooks in the future even easier. Check it out here.
Study cheaper with Campus Book Rentals! This site has helped over 1 million students save money on used textbooks and make education more affordable.
You have the option to rent a new or used textbook, and the site also has a support team you can call at any time to get the best value out of your books. If you’re done with a textbook, Campus Book Rentals will help you sell it too! Check it out here.
Cengage works a little differently from these other booksellers. Of course, they have the traditional option of renting used textbooks for a certain period of time, but in my opinion, they also offer something more interesting.
For just $69.99 a semester (which is basically the price of one textbook), you get access to 14,000 digital textbooks, study guides, and test prep sheets through their program Cengage Unlimited eTextbook.
Online textbooks plus supplementary materials sound like a good deal to me! Check it out here.
For 25 years, AbeBooks has been helping college students save big on used textbooks. A good part of their textbook selection comes from independent booksellers, and many are even local bookstores in your area!
AbeBooks also boasts some of the cheapest prices on the market. Some used copies have even sold for $1 plus shipping!
AbeBooks even has some art, collectible, and even rare editions of textbooks, if that’s of interest to you.
I’m totally down to buy a cool edition of a textbook I need while also supporting a local independent bookseller! Check it out here.
BookFinder wants to help you have the most affordable education possible, and the first step is saving up to hundreds of dollars on textbooks. The site has up to 150 million books for sale, including new, used, rare, and out-of-print editions.
You can find books from booksellers in over 50 countries, as well as books written in English, French, German, Italian, and Dutch.
I’d recommend BookFinder if you plan on studying abroad anytime soon; they clearly cater to international audiences! Check it out here.
You can also find some great deals for used textbooks on Amazon! Their philosophy is that by saving big on textbooks, you have money left for the real-life lessons that matter.
The site is super organized, so you can find what you need more easily (categories range from computers and internet to engineering), and you can even find some test preps and study guides!
Plus, if you have younger siblings or know some school-aged children, Amazon also offers some K-12 practice worksheets.
You can also get the textbooks as a Kindle option, and if you join Prime Student, you get free 2-day shipping! Check it out here.
It’s no surprise that the biggest booksellers in America also have you covered if you need used textbooks. The site has millions of textbooks to choose from, with some even selling for as low as 70% off.
Barnes & Noble also guarantees high-quality books with no stains or missing pages, and this even applies to their available study guides and workbooks. You have the option of buying new or used textbooks, and you can sell your own! Check it out here.
Chegg is one of the most established used booksellers on the internet, so you’re bound to find what you need.
Save up to 90% on Chegg’s enormous inventory of used textbooks. You also get free shipping if you spend $45 or more!
Another great thing about Chegg is all the other benefits the site offers to help further your education. They have study materials, tutors, and even an internship-finding center! Check it out here.
Half Price Books has hundreds of millions of books, music, movies, and anything else you’re looking to save money on buying!
The site has a large network of independent booksellers (yay for small businesses!) that are ready to offer you competitive and affordable deals on the materials you need.
Half Price Books has some in-person locations, but it’s totally easy to find books on their online marketplace too.
Every single used textbook comes with detailed information about the book’s condition, so rest assured you’re getting your money’s worth! Check it out here.
Make the most out of buying your used textbooks by using Alibris! The site has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and affordable shipping.
At Alibris, you buy your books from independent sellers worldwide who must maintain a strict code of service to continue collaborating with the site.
With over 170 million available books on the site, you’re bound to find what you need at a reasonable price! Check it out here.
eBayWho doesn’t love finding a good deal on eBay? At eBay, you know exactly where your money is going as well as the quality of your products. There are millions of options available, and eBay has tons of different deals every day to help you save!
Plus, the site is extremely well organized; you can find tabs for just about anything, including publication year, condition, price, and buying format. Check it out here.
BookScouter is designed so you can do the least amount of work possible. It makes shopping for your used textbooks a stress-free endeavor.
With just one click, you’ll be connected to tons of online companies with the book you need so you can find the best deal.
They’ve also got you covered when it comes to selling your textbooks when the time comes. With their high standards for both the books they sell and the books they take, you know you’ll get your money’s worth with this reliable site! Check it out here.
Thrift Books is so great, it’s been helping me save forever! It has its own site, but Thrift Books also sells through Amazon, eBay, AbeBooks, and other bookselling websites.
They have all kinds of deals and rewards if you create an account, and you can even buy music and video games!
You also get free shipping on any order over $10. That’s a steal! Check it out here.
Powell’s Books has been in business since 1971. They’ve been helping people save for 50 years now! They have tons of used textbooks, and their prices are seriously affordable.
The website is super easy to navigate, and Powell’s Books customer service will make sure you have the best possible experience. Check it out here.
Goodwill Books is another great and affordable selection of used textbooks. The site doesn’t have a textbook option over $25!
Goodwill Books has booksellers all over the country, and every purchase goes to providing free job services and career development support to the community. It’s always a good idea to shop at Goodwill and help somebody out! Check it out here.
Book Outlet is such a great resource for buying books! Shipping is free after a $35 purchase, and they have deals up to 90% off.
Book Outlet doesn’t have a single textbook that costs above $20, and every book is guaranteed to come in good condition.
You can also look on their website to find all the records of Book Outlet’s book donations. I always feel good knowing I’m supporting an ethical business! Check it out here.
Hopefully, this list gives you an idea of where to get started to find some great deals on used textbooks.
Final Thoughts on Used Texbooks
College bookstores usually drastically inflate their prices, and it really doesn’t make a difference whether or not somebody owned your textbook before. You’re still getting a good education!
Besides, it’s pretty easy to sell your textbooks once you don’t need them anymore, so you’ll likely be getting money back at the end of the semester. Used textbooks have so many financial benefits, you’ll be learning and saving all year long!
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