With summer approaching, it’s time to start thinking about which colleges you may want to visit. An in-person visit is the best way of assessing your interest in a particular institution. The summers after 9th and 10th grades can be wonderful introductions to the campus community. Here are three different types of visits and how they differ.
Read MoreAs students navigate summer vacation throughout their high school years, it becomes important to consider two things when thinking about jobs, internships, research, community service, or other experiences: how to have a summer experience that is both meaningful and helps build a solid resume in preparation for college or a future job.
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Gabriel, a high school senior, who will be attending Carnegie Mellon in the fall to ask about how he made his final college decision.
Read MoreEvery month, College Solutions features a new edition of Getting College-ed, an editorial cartoon created by College Solutions’ own Lee Ann Gun. Check out this month’s edition below, and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox.
Read MoreThe final decision regarding which college to attend can be the toughest part of the admission process. Here are some tips to help you sort out your options.
Read MoreUh-oh. Your eagerly awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now?
Read MoreOnce a high school student has determined that an undergraduate degree is the path to take in order to achieve personal and professional success, the question of what a student should select for their degree program comes next.
Read MoreMolecular biology is the study of biology at the molecular level. It focuses on the structure and function of the molecules that form the basis of life. Molecular biologists explore cells, their characteristics and parts, chemical processes, and how molecules control cellular activity and growth. They frequently focus on certain types of molecules or work to define the biological processes that cause genetic defects. Majoring in this field prepares students for a wide range of careers in scientific research, medicine, bioengineering, and biotechnology.
Read MoreThe upcoming SAT update likely occurred because of the College Board's concerns about the future marketability of its test. The test remains controversial with opponents highlighting the greater ease for wealthy students to prepare and perform well, while those from more disadvantaged backgrounds face barriers to success. But, students who pilot-tested the new test in November 2021 overwhelmingly indicated a preference for the online format, indicating that they were less stressed and found it easier to complete.
Read MoreWe recently caught up with high schoolers Davenport and Elizabeth to ask for details about their internships last summer. They both worked with the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative (TCJC) an organization devoted to making positive changes in the community through local journalism.
Read MoreIn order to come up with a realistic and honest assessment of the costs for each college under consideration, it is important to first calculate the true total cost of attendance – tuition, room, board, fees, transportation, entertainment, and general living expenses such as cell phone bills and traveling home for the holidays.
Read MoreThe first students to face College Board’s fully digital version will be PSAT test-takers in October of 2023. The digital SAT will start in 2024.
Read MoreIf you aspire to expose the world’s ills through documentaries, have visions of fame, fortune, and financial reward, or simply long to get paid for watching movies, Film Studies may be the major of your dreams. Among the most popular and competitive of college majors, film isn’t just for those wanting to follow in the footsteps of Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, or critic Pauline Kael.
Read MoreOne student may love the non-competitive academic atmosphere she finds at Haverford College that makes learning enjoyable. Another student may praise the intense competition at UC-San Diego, which motivates her to do her best work. Both of these students have done their research homework and made good matches at two great schools. But these schools may not be great for every student. What’s in a good match, anyway?
Read MoreDuring early May, high school students around the world sit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The College Board runs the AP program and provides teachers with curriculum guides so that they can cover the material students will be required to know for the exams. At some schools, students enrolled in AP classes are required to take the AP exams, but even if not required, it makes sense to take them. You may do better than you think, and after working hard in an AP class all year, why miss out on the opportunity to receive college credit?
Read MoreCollege Solutions student Cindy was recently accepted early decision to New York University. Our team caught up with her to hear more about what she’s most looking forward to.
Read MoreEvery month, College Solutions features a new edition of Getting College-ed, an editorial cartoon created by College Solutions’ own Lee Ann Gun. Check out this month’s edition below, and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox.
Read MoreEvery month, College Solutions features a new edition of Getting College-ed, an editorial cartoon created by College Solutions’ own Lee Ann Gun. Check out this month’s edition and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox.
Read MoreThe College Solutions team recently sat down with Rebecca to catch up with her after her first semester at Vanderbilt University.
Read MoreEach year, the media picks up on trends the colleges put forth, and lately it seems it is getting harder and harder to be accepted to college. But is that really true? Is college admission today really more competitive than ever?
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