Every 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.
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Every 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.
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While you are working on college applications, a few basic steps can make the process go more smoothly.
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While you’ve probably heard about the FAFSA, about 240 colleges, universities, and scholarship programs use an additional form, the CSS Profile, to gather more information to award their own institutional funds to deserving students.
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. A small number of colleges will not even consider an applicant for merit aid unless that student has first submitted a FAFSA.
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For active people interested in a science career, a major in kinesiology may be a perfect fit. Kinesiology is the study of human movement, from the molecular workings of muscular control to the process of recovery from massive sports injuries. The study encompasses diverse populations, reaching the elderly, the disabled, and the inactive, as well as the relatively fit and the professionally athletic.
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With the political climate in the United States so divisive, a major that focuses on ways to solve problems peacefully may resonate with you. Peace and Conflict Studies focus on ways to improve justice and peace in the world. The major analyzes universal issues such as racism, sexism, destitution, and war. The goal, of course, is to develop an ability to solve problems non-violently.
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When admissions counselors are deciding who to admit to their incoming class, they’re asking themselves two questions: how will the student benefit from attending our college, and what will the student contribute to our student body? Some colleges and universities ask these questions directly on their applications and require students to respond in essay form. Others don’t. But either way, you can set yourself apart from other applications and make a persuasive case for your admission if you answer them clearly and directly somewhere within your application.
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College Solutions student Eli is a freshman at the University of Vermont and planning to double-major in Chinese and Computer Science. Our team recently caught up with him to ask him more about the college admissions process and what it was like working with College Solutions.
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November is a busy month for the college admissions process. If you’re a senior, junior, or sophomore, below are the items you should work through this month.
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Thinking about applying Early Decision? Read this first to understand what it means and if it’s right for you.
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As the college admission process becomes more complex, students may wonder if they can be assured acceptance to their so-called ‘safety,’ schools (words used to categorize what a student’s chances are vary; some experts argue that these terms should be changed to the more accurate names of “unlikely”, “possible”, and “likely”). This is a tricky question, and the short answer is: not really. College admission is a complicated process considering many factors, and there are simply no guarantees.
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Understanding the differences between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates — and how to take advantage of any exceptions — can help degree-seekers make an informed decision on whether to attend college in their state or another state.
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Before you decide to major in Chemistry, read a little bit more about what the experience might be like and the careers you could pursue.
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Entering high school can be overwhelming; you’ll have far more options and opportunities as well as greater expectations. The choices you make through high school will have an impact on your future education. It is essential to choose your classes and extracurricular activities wisely so that you can enjoy your high school years.
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We recently caught up with Maya, who is loving Syracuse University where she is starting her sophomore year. Read more about her experience with College Solutions and during her freshman year at Syracuse.
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Every 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.
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September is a busy month for the college admissions process. If you’re a senior, junior, or sophomore, below are the items you should work through this month.
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Even if your student isn’t expecting a limitless debit card when they go away to college, many have never had a serious conversation about costs, spending, and expectations for when they’re away from home for the first time.
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For young people with a passion for improving communities, understanding how to accommodate the real lives of people under the increasing threat of global warming, with an excitement for the use of technology and design to bring about the creation of new knowledge found at the intersection of the spatial sciences, architecture and urban planning, geodesign deserves a look.
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