Are you aware of your college’s ranking? Did you factor US News’ or another source’s ranking into your college decision? Both the Huffington Post and The College Solution recently took a look at college rankings and the negative impact they often have on students, who often aren’t even aware of the college ranks. According to both articles rankings… 1) Benefit Affluent students 2) Encourage Admission Tricks 3) Encourage Tuition Increases So, … [Read more...]
Jan
27
College? What will that be like?
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Haley Kuhns, a high school freshman, gives some insight into what freshman expect college to be like and where she wants to go. I have definitely started thinking about college. Which one would best fit my interests? Which has the best medical program? Which one would I get accepted to? The list of questions goes on and on. Just thinking about college makes me nervous, excited, and scared. I know college is going to be a lot harder than high school, especially since it’s a … [Read more...]
Nov
28
Test Drive Your School: Narrowing the College List
True the acceptance letters haven’t been sent yet, but it’s never too early to beginning planning you college visits. After all, you may find inspiration for that application essay. The Nevada Appeal has some great advice on what factors should be taken into account when you plan your college visits. Below, are just some of the tips that are covered in "College Prep: Preparing for the College Visit." 1) Avoid Preview Day or Welcome Weekend – While events like these do have some … [Read more...]
Nov
23
Finding Pride in Your School
Drexel University, my Alma matter, is well known for many things. Some know the school for its expensive tuition; others for its prime location on the edge of University City in Philadelphia, PA. A lot of people have heard of the school's unique co-op program, which allows students to gain work experience while their still in classes; and others recognize the name because of the ever-growing colleges of business and engineering. But many people who have heard of Drexel know the name for … [Read more...]
Nov
18
Breaking the Ice: Students and Parents Choosing a College Together
When I first began looking at colleges, as a high school sophomore, I was excited. I was eager to escape the drama of high school and I thought that it would be fun to find my future university. It wasn’t until my mother handed me the gigantic College Board Handbook that I realized just how difficult finding a school would actually be. There were thousands of schools to choose from, and every one offered something different; I was overwhelmed. How does anyone ever choose just one … [Read more...]
