What do cell phones, computers, televisions and automobiles have in common? Electrical engineers and electrical engineering technologists play central roles in designing and building these and other familiar tools we use in everyday life. They’re also at the forefront of …
Stories abound of students and even teachers sharing inappropriate items on social media. One would hope students who are about to apply to colleges and be evaluated by admission officers would know better. The truth is that the vast majority …
If your first choice college offers everything you want but the price tag is making you waiver, don’t give up hope. Instead, consider appealing to the college’s financial aid office for more money. While colleges and universities won’t encourage it, …
Parents just want to help. The natural reaction when you see your child suffering is to try and make it better. Denials are inevitable in an atmosphere of increasingly selective admissions, so how can parents help ease the pain of …
Molecular biology is the study of biology at the molecular level. It focuses on the structure and function of the molecules that form the basis of life. Molecular biologists explore cells, their characteristics and parts, chemical processes, and how molecules …
If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a college’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. Here’s a guide to …
A year ago, the SAT was revamped and now students wonder, should they take the new SAT or the ACT? Keep in mind that a 1600 on the new SAT is the same as a 36 on the ACT. While …
The college admissions process has occasionally been likened to an old-fashioned mating ritual. It starts out with mutual flirtation: student flirts with colleges, requesting information and perhaps visiting campuses; colleges flirt with students, sending emails and a forest-full of brochures, …
Money may be tight, but it’s not necessary to give up on finding a cost effective way to spend a productive summer. Free and low cost summer enrichment programs are out there, you just need to look a bit harder to find …
The Women’s Studies major is an interdisciplinary degree. It uses subjects such as history, economics, health, science, and art to study the lives of women from a feminist perspective. It promotes the understanding of women’s contributions to society and teaches …