In a brand-name driven society, it’s no surprise that families often turn to magazine rankings to help them find the “best” college. While college administrators may publicly dismiss rankings as meaningless, favorable rankings are often featured prominently on a school’s …
Are you interested in traveling to see how other people live, looking at National Geo-graphic, or visiting a King Tut exhibit? If so, majoring in Anthropology might be just up your alley. Anthropology is the study of people, their evolution, …
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by colleges is $42, with more than a quarter of schools charging $50 or more. Add in the cost …
Early application plans pose a dilemma. Early Decision (ED) means that a student applies to one school, usually in November, receives a decision in December, and is then obligated to attend if accepted. Acceptance rates are higher at most schools …
Many colleges use activities to understand you more as a person. Remember this goal when you make your list. Tips for getting an edge in your application with activities: Make a master list of all your activities in high school, …
You have probably heard this term a lot already. Your counselor talks about it, your parents are looking for it. What is it? What is college fit? Think of fit as a picture of college that brings four elements together …
Starting school in the fall means several things – school beginning, new classes, making friends and managing your time. Whether you are an upperclassman or a freshman, having your day and schedule run smoothly will ensure a successful school year …
Join Mavin’s Service Program this Month! Assist the Pasadena Symphony for their August 19th outdoor concert at the LA Arboretum. Volunteers are expected to check tickets, help patrons with carrying heavy picnic baskets or coolers, and provide directions to table or …
Last month’s service event was a great success for our Mavin Volunteers! We volunteered at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which provides food and goods to low income families, school, and homeless shelters across the vast Los Angeles area. …
Getting into an elite college is becoming increasingly harder, and many students (and their parents) place tremendous stress on themselves to try to do all they can to get into one of the most prestigious schools. They believe that graduating …