BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

Colleges and universities are embracing the popularity of Taylor Swift and offering courses on the singer, studying her lyrics, legacy, and pop culture reign. Berklee College of Music and Stanford University are among the schools offering Taylor Swift-focused classes. Last year, the University of Texas at Austin and New York University offered Swift-inspired courses.

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Estrela Consulting Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

“But…what counts?” A common question vocalized by many high school students as they consider their extracurricular choices. Decoding their question, what they mean to ask is: "What will impress college admission officers?" The answer is both strangely simple and deep.YOU. You will impress college admission representatives. Or, at least, that’s the goal.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour kicked off in May and is scheduled to hit 33 cities. The tour's official jeweler, Tiffany and Co., announced a limited-edition collection that will benefit HBCUs. All sales of the collection will benefit the About Love Scholarship program, which awards scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the arts, history, and communications at five HBCUs.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are letters of recommendation for ivy league applications important? Securing admission into Ivy League schools involves various elements beyond just academic grades. Among these, Letters of Recommendation hold significant value. These letters present a comprehensive view of an applicant’s skills, achievements, and character, and play a pivotal role in shaping the admission officer’s decision.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

Home to several top universities, North Carolina boasts stunning beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and breathtaking Appalachian Mountain adventures. The Tar Heel State also has three prominent research universities: North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. All are located in the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Lafayette College, a small private college in Easton, Pennsylvania with a reputation for solid undergraduate engineering and liberal arts programs, used the launch of the 2023-2024 Common Application as an occasion to get media attention for its decision – taken in partnership with the Common App itself – to review the common portion of the Common App in a unique way for those high school students applying to join Lafayette’s Class of 2028.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

A 2023 CNBC ranking lists North Carolina as the country's top state for business, largely due to its strong workforce, economy, and education system. Several North Carolina colleges rank among the best in the country, and the state is home to world-class institutions like Duke University. Check out our guide to the top private universities in North Carolina to learn more about higher education in the Tar Heel State, including top schools and answers to common questions.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

At 32% of institutions analyzed in a new report, graduate students owe more than their initial loan amount five years after starting repayment. At seven institutions, graduate students of just two cohorts now owe a combined excess debt of more than $100 million. Students from dentistry programs have some of the highest median debts upon graduation, exceeding $365,000.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 4, 2023

New York City retains its reputation as a hub, even for technology. Tech jobs in the state expanded by 33.6% from 2016 to 2021. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), May 2022 data showed roughly 284,680 people worked in computer and mathematical occupations in the state of New York. More than half of the tech jobs in the entire state are headquartered in New York City.

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