Definitive list of Midwestern US schools that give merit-based full ride scholarships and free tuition scholarships (current October 2022)!
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The “test-optional” policy was necessary at the beginning of the pandemic, when students were unable to take the SATs in person; this policy is now less relevant. Today, there are still many reasons why students should opt into taking the SAT.
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So you’ve gotten in – and to more than one college! Congratulations! The toughest part (the application process) is over, and now the fun part starts. But this decision can often feel just as stressful. So how do you decide?
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College is expensive and students rely on scholarships, grants, financial aid, and loans from their university or the state. The majority of students are not afforded the luxury of having college savings accounts set up by their parents.
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A definitive list of Southern US schools that give merit-based full-ride scholarships and free tuition scholarships (current September 2022)!
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It can be challenging to settle into the routine of higher education. Fortunately, old habits and new distractions don't have to prevent you from earning your degree. Implementing effective study habits will help you stay organized and allow you to develop into a capable, disciplined college student.
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Senate Bill 118 has allowed UC Berkeley to admit the students that they were prepared to lose. It is important that students are not robbed of higher education, especially if they work hard to ensure that they are college-ready and great candidates for schools like UC Berkeley.
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Advanced Placement classes offered by the College Board strike fear into the hearts of many students. These classes can be intimidating because they often require a significant amount of effort and have a big test in the middle of the spring semester. AP classes can play a large role in college admissions, which incentivizes students’ enrollment, even if they don’t feel ready for college-level coursework. So how do you know if it’s worth it? Here are some things to consider.
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MIT’s head of admissions, Stu Schmill (also an MIT grad!), announced that “after careful consideration within our office, and with the unanimous support of our student-faculty advisory committee — [we have] decided to reinstate our SAT/ACT requirement for the foreseeable future.”
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As an international applicant to schools in the United States, you probably also have a lot of questions about everything from logistics to student life. Applying to colleges in the United States involves a lot of steps, and attending the college adds even more. So what makes it worth it despite all of the difficulties involved? And how do you apply successfully?
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Brown University is known as a leading research university, with an academic curriculum that differs from the other Ivies and works to “foster and promote students’ curiosity, creativity, and intellect to drive academic excellence.”
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How to calculate a budget based on what you really need to pay and earn while in college
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When looking at colleges, you’re probably receiving information constantly. Colleges from all over might be recruiting you all while you’re still in high school. So what kind of college are you picturing yourself at? What even is a liberal arts college? And should you be focusing on those?
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For most people who go to college, financial factors are EXTREMELY important - many folks will choose their college based on the financial aid package. Because they’re not all the same - there are a lot of numbers and a lot of factors to consider - it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different letters! Here are four sample financial aid letters broken down to help you understand how to take yours apart!
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When applying to different institutions, it is important to know if you are a competitive applicant and the types of universities that will accept you. Reach, Target, and Safety schools, are categories used to identify the universities that you have a higher or lower chance of gaining admissions to.
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In this article, we examine safety schools that not only have a high acceptance rate, but also maintain high standards for learning!
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Are you applying to lots of top schools? Tired of writing supplemental essays? Fear not - below, you will find a list of top universities that don’t require supplemental essays!
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As a result of the pandemic, many colleges continue to adopt test-optional or test-flexible policies while other colleges have taken the opportunity to become permanently test-optional. Students and parents are increasingly asking if SAT scores actually matter to colleges.
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Here are all the details you need so you know what the Tribune Publishing Virtual College Fair can offer you and your family!
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So many colleges are going test-optional. Should you still take the SAT or ACT? Yes! Here’s why.
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