The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary form used by colleges to determine eligibility for need-based aid. In some cases, colleges will not consider an applicant for merit aid unless that student has first submitted a …
In a 2018 study by the American Psychological Association, “Stress in America Generation Z”, it was shocking to read that that school/mass shootings are now a high source of stress for teenagers, with 3 in 4 seeing this as a …
Like most people, you probably have many stories that you can tell about your life. You’ve done things, gone places, had triumphs and taken nosedives. As the saying goes, “life happens. “ The best college application essays, however, don’t merely …
Before students leave for college, families need to have a conversation about reasonable spending expectations. Parents need to be aware of the costs of books, clubs, activities and midnight pizza runs. But students shouldn’t assume there is a limitless debit …
“Landscape architecture combines art, ecology, engineering, and community engagement to create meaningful outdoor places.” (WA State University) If you’re creative, interested in the environment and science, and enjoy working with people, landscape architecture may be just the career for you. …
Nearly all college freshmen encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common challenges reported by freshmen and what to do about them — can make the transition to college life go more smoothly for …
With environmental issues such as global warming and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the world needs more scientists equipped to attack the spiral of damaging human behaviors. Environmental science is a branch of science that seeks to sustain the Earth’s …
There are a few legal and financial issues that should be addressed before your son or daughter goes off to college. If your child has turned or will turn 18 during the next year, she is legally an adult, and …
It is often with a heady mixture of excitement and trepidation that students confront the challenges of completing their college applications. Most of the components to a successful application are facts, figures and other peoples’ words: academic grades, standardized test …
One of the best parts of going off to college is the ability to create the “you” whom you want to be. You’ll be without peers who’ve known you for years and have preconceived ideas about you, so you can …