Category Archives: May 2015

One of the most important considerations in choosing a college is size. A small college of 2,000 students provides a very different experience from that offered by a large university of 20,000 students. It’s like living in a small town … Continue reading →

Business remains the most popular major on American college campuses, with about a quarter of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in this area.  Business studies can be divided into specific areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and management.   Many business majors, … Continue reading →

While for many high school students, college is a given, others may wonder if spending four or more years in college is really necessary for their future.  Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a college education. … Continue reading →

Although students will not be taking the new PSAT until the fall, this coming summer is a great time to strengthen your critical reading skills and brush up on math in preparation for the sweeping changes coming with the revised … Continue reading →

Gap year experiences, in which students defer admission to college and take a year off after high school, are becoming increasingly popular. Long a part of European education, the gap year is now attracting many US students. Karl Haigler and … Continue reading →