Category Archives: 2012
What Makes a College “Good”?
Everyone wants to attend a “good” college, but what does that really mean? What truly determines the quality of a school is not how hard it is to get into but what that college does for students once they are … Continue reading
Focus on Majors: Environmental Majors
Environmental Science draws on chemistry, physics, and biology to understand contemporary environmental challenges, such as global warming, and to develop new solutions for these problems. Because environmental issues are complex, this major requires students to think creatively and to integrate … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Diversity Scholarships
Although the bulk of scholarship grants are provided by colleges and universities (over $24 billion last year alone), another $8.5 billion comes from foundations, local organizations, and private donors. Grant money is often awarded on the basis of merit—achievements in … Continue reading
A Look at HBCUs
105 colleges comprise the group of schools known as HBCUs—historically black colleges and universities. Most were established after the Civil War with the express purpose of providing higher education opportunities to African-American students. Nearly all of them were founded in … Continue reading
Website Review
The U.S. Department of Education has established a new website—The College Affordability and Transparency Center. The goal of the website is to provide a place for families to learn how much it costs to attend different colleges, to get a … Continue reading
Using Your PSAT Scores in College Planning
Underclassmen who took the PSAT in October will be receiving their score reports sometime this month. Students tend to focus solely on their score, but a careful review of the entire report can be really helpful in planning your next … Continue reading
Acing the Interview
Although it’s rarely required as part of the admissions process, many colleges do offer prospective students the opportunity to interview, either on campus or with an alum in their home town. It’s natural to be nervous about your interview, so … Continue reading
Focus on Majors: Communication Studies
It’s on Princeton Review’s List of the Top Ten Most Popular College Majors – Communication Studies. Sounds interesting and marketable, but what is it, and more importantly, can it help you get a job? Communication Studies is an academic field … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Tuition Discounts
With the sticker price at some colleges and universities exceeding $50,000 per year, even affluent families are feeling the bite. It’s no wonder, then, that tuition discounts are appealing to those families who might not qualify for need-based financial aid. … Continue reading
Taking an Active Approach to Learning
You’ve probably received your first “progress report” this semester with an early indication of how you’ve been doing in each of your classes. Or perhaps your school uses a “live” gradebook. In either case, it’s time to use your current … Continue reading
