BestColleges
MAY 8, 2024
D'Youville University is having an AI robot speak at commencement. Sophia the robot will engage in a Q&A with a student leader. Some students and faculty are upset by the university's choice of speaker. D'Youville has established a second ceremony not featuring Sophia. It's that time of year again when universities everywhere are busy announcing commencement speakers for the annual spring ceremony.
College Wise
MAY 8, 2024
As we slip further into a world dominated by technology, careers in computer science have continued to become more and more highly sought after. Add to that the public image of successful tech tycoons like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, and it’s no surprise that high school students are often eager to strive toward futures related to CS.
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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG
MAY 8, 2024
In December, 2019, people in the college admission profession learned that a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department against The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) had been settled, effectively pulling the rug out from under the association’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice, or SPGP as it was known among thousands of people […]
College Essay Guy
MAY 8, 2024
Let’s get one thing straight: PSAT and SAT scores are not directly comparable. These two standardized tests measure different skills and knowledge bases. Still, we understand why you’re curious about a PSAT to SAT conversion chart. While not 100% accurate, it can give you a good idea if your PSAT score aligns with what you hope to achieve on the SAT.
College Transitions
MAY 8, 2024
The CS major is exploding at colleges and universities across the United States and gaining admission at any of the best colleges for computer science is highly competitive. The computer science explosion extends even beyond the higher education world as more and more public k-12 systems are requiring that every student learns how to code.
College Essay Guy
MAY 8, 2024
Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Mathematics. These are the disciplines encompassed in STEAM education. But you’re not alone if you wonder, "How is STEAM different from STEM?” You might also wonder how the integration of the arts makes a meaningful contribution to science education. This blog post will clear your doubts about STEAM and highlight its significance in shaping the future of education and the workforce.
College Transitions
MAY 8, 2024
There are countless questions on has to answer when searching for a private high school. Are you seeking a boarding or day school? Do you want your child’s high school to have a religious affiliation? College Transitions’ list of the Best Private Schools in New Hampshire will focus primarily on our area of expertise—college admissions.
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College Transitions
MAY 8, 2024
There are few majors that are more interdisciplinary in nature than that of cognitive science which combines elements of biology, psychology, computer science, linguistics, and anthropology, among others. Common paths for a cognitive science major include graduate school or entering careers as varied as medical research, software development, and healthcare management.
SSA Online College Prep
MAY 8, 2024
So, you’ve narrowed down your top choices for the school you want to attend, and now it’s time to schedule an interview. You’re probably thinking about all of the things that you want to say, all of your accomplishments, how motivated and inspired you are, and all of the ways that you can be an asset to this wonderful school… but have you stopped for a moment to consider all of the things you don’t want to say?
College Transitions
MAY 8, 2024
Biological sciences is the most popular major for those planning to one day apply to med schools. Many biology majors will also continue their education beyond a bachelor’s pursuing Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
Discovery College Consulting
MAY 8, 2024
In 2016, when my first child started college, Harvey Mudd College in California was the most expensive college in the country, with a total cost of attendance of just over $70,000 per year. In 2020, when child number two started school, Columbia topped the list at $81,000. For the 2020-2021 school year, the University of Miami’s total cost of attendance for an undergraduate living on campus was $75,230.
College Transitions
MAY 8, 2024
20 Remote Jobs for College Students – I’m not anti-hard work. I’m all for side hustles. Remote jobs for college students are a great idea for students who want or need extra cash as they pursue their studies. But let’s face it: we live in a culture that glorifies the hustle a little too much.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 8, 2024
Reading Time: 8 minutes Newsletters have long been a staple in school communication, bridging students, parents, and educators. If you’re unfamiliar with this marketing channel, what is a school newsletter? A school newsletter is a publication created by schools to communicate important information, updates, and events to students, parents, and staff.
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