College is expensive, and students and their families must be resourceful as they seek ways to alleviate the burden of these costs. There are many ways to help cover the cost of attendance, including scholarships both internal and external, financial …
Do you like watching crime shows like NCIS, Criminal Minds, and NYPD Blue? Are you fascinated by crooks? Do you wonder why murderers kill and thieves steal? Are you obsessed with the “crime scene” section of the news? If so, …
Let’s start with some simple definitions of these academic terms, and then we’ll get into how to make them work for you as you complete your undergraduate degree. MAJORS: Your major is defined as the primary area of study upon …
This month Mavin Learning Resources will be holding a Can Food Drive for the month of November 9th – December 2nd to help the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. This is a great chance to make a difference in our …
With the political climate in the United States so divisive at this time, a major that focuses on ways to solve problems peacefully may resonate with you. Peace and Conflict Studies focus on ways to improve the justice and peace …
Higher education is now a massive industry with over 20 million students enrolled throughout the country. Historically, colleges have purchased names of prospective students from the ACT and the College Board in order to build their applicant pools, in addition …
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) surveys thousands of admission officials at colleges across the U.S. yearly about their admission practices. The resulting report, The State of College Admissions, provides insights into trends in college admission. Some highlights …
Although many middle-class and upper income families will not qualify for need based aid, they still may find the cost of attendance at most private colleges intimidating. Have you ever wondered what you can do to improve your chances of …
Please join us for this Month’s Service Event! Volunteer with the Kidspace Museum at their annual event, The Pumpkin Festival! Volunteer while enjoying an afternoon of family-friendly fall festival is held in Brookside Park in front of the museum. Call (626) …
“Demonstrated interest”, an indication that an applicant is truly interested in attending a particular college, has long played a small role in college admission, but with the rise of enrollment management and big data, demonstrated interest is gaining new importance. Applicants …