This blog explores the various options students have to accessing co-curricular activities that support their academic journey by providing a theory to practice experience.
Category Archives: attending college
Where’s the Beef? (In the Rankings)
College rankings can influence college list building . This blog post pulls back the curtain on how one popular ranking formulates its results.
The College Essay – Oh No, Part III
In the final installment, this blog focuses on the how to write an essay well and why that matters.
The Campus Tour & Visit – my take
A fresh take on the most common aspect of college selection – campus tours.
Hidden Gems
A follow-up to a previous blog, we examine the often less well-known but exceptional colleges that comprise the higher education system in the US. Learn how to identify hidden gems among your vast options.
From 3,781 to 1
With thousands of colleges in the United States to choose from, how does an applicant begin narrowing the search. This post examines the popular criteria used by most students to create their college list.
The College Essay – Oh No, Part II
The second installment on writing a college essay examines the process of choosing a topic and how to craft a statement that capture the attention of the admissions committee.
It’s not how you start the race, but how you finish.
Have a plan for attending college includes a back-up plan in the event you are not accepted to your first choice college.
Should it matter if a college specializes or not?
There are a number of colleges that specialize in academic areas such as engineering, visual arts, and music. This post will examine if you should consider attending one.
The College Essay—Oh, No!
The first post in a three part series that examines a crucial element of a student’s college application – the essay!
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