The model of a liberal arts education is evolving due to changes in the market. Liberal arts colleges are increasingly offering pre-professional degrees such as business, communications and engineering; encouraging students to study abroad to increase global citizenship; and incorporating experiential learning into the curriculum. The belief in the value ...
The most critical aspect of the college admissions process is finding the right fit between you and colleges. The first step is to identify your strengths, preferences and values. What are you truly passionate about? What do you like to do in your free time? Do you like going into ...
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. NMSC and College Board are both not-for-profit organizations with no government financial assistance. The merit scholarship program recognizes top students based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, nationally administered ...
Educators are divided about whether financial aid should be more need-based or merit-based. Those who favor merit scholarships based on academic accomplishments feel that the state should reward those who have worked the hardest, while preventing high-achieving individuals from leaving their home state.New York is one of 26 states in ...
Many colleges saw a substantial increase in the number of early admissions applications in 2012, including Boston University, Colgate, Cornell, Emory, and Vanderbilt, all with binding Early Decision policies. At the same time, a few schools received a smaller pool of applicants than in years before with Dartmouth showing a ...
Colleges are awarding more merit aid, in efforts to lure top students from both higher-ranked private schools, as well as less expensive public schools. “Many schools, eager to boost their standing or build a more diverse student body, have been ramping up their merit aid to promising applicants.” (Wall Street ...
The University of Denver is a private college located in the heart of Denver with a beautiful residential campus. A high percentage of students enjoys an active, healthy, outdoor lifestyle, true of all the colleges in Colorado. The Alpine Club is the largest club on campus. Students can access ski ...
University of Colorado at Boulder has a breathtaking pedestrian campus, just 30 miles from downtown Denver. All the buildings share a consistent Italian-style architecture modeled after the villages in Tuscany. Although it's a public university, UC - Boulder boasts students from all 50 states, as well as 40 international countries.The ...
What Are Your True Interests? Which college majors would be a great fit for you? Which hobbies and clubs would you be most excited about? Which careers would you be happiest and most successful in? The Strong Interest Inventory provides insights into an individual’s academic, career and leisure interests. The ...
“So where is Waldo, really?” This is a question hopeful applicants to the University of Chicago will have to answer. The university is known for its unusual and creative essay prompts, and this year’s crop is no exception. Chicago, however, is not alone. Here are some the most unusual prompts ...