Colleges and universities are a student’s new ‘home away from home’, and as such, must provide comprehensive support to their student body. That support comes in many different forms and knowing what is available should be part of the research …
Computer programming is the study of computer languages and the ways to apply them. Students in this major learn how to develop, maintain, and fix software systems. A major in computer programming would include classes such as database design, network …
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college –location, academic options, student services, clubs and organizations, career preparations – but none of them matters if a family is unable to afford that wonderful education. …
A recent survey conducted by Kaplan Test Prep found that the number of college admission officers reviewing applicants’ social media pages is on the decline. In 2015, 40% of readers reported checking students’ online presence but in 2018, only 25% …
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 …
With over 5,000 languages spoken around the world, businesses often are unable to communicate with partners from different countries. They rely on translators who speak two or more languages. This is where linguistic majors thrive. Linguistics is the study of …
The dreaded waitlist. You weren’t rejected, but you weren’t accepted either. The waitlist means the college likes you well enough, they just don’t love you enough to accept you at this time. They want to keep you hanging on until …
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a whole new, expensive world. In this world there are just two kinds of mon-ey: “Great money – …
Around this time of year, underclassmen are asked to select classes for the next academic year. Resist the temptation to make life easy, and opt for the most challenging program you can handle, while still leaving yourself time to enjoy …
Most of us have a few pairs of shoes in our closet – shoes for sports, church, the beach or the ballroom – and most of us have one or two pairs that we love and wear over and over. …