There are a variety of types of higher education after high school in the United States. You may wonder what the differences are. Here’s a breakdown of some post-high school educational choices: Universities Often, the terms “university” and “college” are used interchangeably when referring to higher education. Students in the US will usually say that…
In fact, all of the other goodbyes I’ve said to him so far have been just practice goodbyes, in anticipation of the goodbye in the college dorm.
As I started to think about what I wanted to write about possible college majors, I realized that frequently, as a student decides what to major in, there is controversy. Should a student pick a so-called “practical” major even if it’s not of interest or should they pick a major in a subject that they…
Anyone else out there have a kid who needs help to narrow their college application list a bit? Most college admissions counselors will tell you that applying to seven schools is a good target. And many students actually struggle to even get to seven on their list. Or, they have intentions of applying to that…
Recently, Advanced Placement (AP) classes are back in the news. Eight elite high schools in the Washington DC area announced that they will no longer offer them. This has stirred up new controversy about whether the classes are worthwhile. Did those high schools drop AP classes because they are not challenging and don’t help to…
So you’re undertaking the college search and admissions process with multiples? With the average student applying to seven different colleges, organizing the college search process will be the key for you, since you may be dealing with fourteen (or more) schools! Knowing your kids’ personalities is as important as organization in the early stages too. …
If you thought that applying to college was just a matter of your student sending in their test scores and GPA, and maybe a teacher letter of recommendation, and then sitting back and waiting for the college to give them an answer, think again. Sure, that’s the case at some schools, particularly large state universities. …
So, your child plans to apply to college for a degree in the fine arts? Then it’s time to get to work! It’s an exciting process, but a time-consuming one, which requires lots of preparation. While it can be overwhelming, I’ve prepared this guide to provide an overview and break down the process. If you…
Being productive over the summer before senior year will make applying to college much less stressful. Here are six things to do.
When beginning the college search process, we get hit with a whole new vocabulary we have to learn. Regular decision. Rolling Admissions. Early Decision. Early Action. The latter two Early Admissions programs are easily confused with each other. Here’s what you need to know: Regular Decision This one is easy. It’s the latest published date…