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The Top 10 Christian Colleges Shaping Students’ Future
Christian Colleges in the USA Students searching for colleges mainly look at colleges for their academic rigor, extracurricular activities, and research opportunities. They often overlook the deep-seated role of faith and religion in many institutions in the U.S.A. It is common knowledge that the earliest institutions in the U.S were modelled after Oxford and Cambridge…
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Top 15 Party Schools in the U.S.
Party Schools in the U.S. College life is touted as the best four years of your life. The thrill of being independent, excited about exploring new opportunities, going for sporting events, and the late-night chats all add up to you graduating as a confident person, ready for the world of work. These transformative years bridge…
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Choosing the Right College Setting and Location
In a previous blog, I gave five tips to help students find their perfect college match. In the article, I asked students to reflect on what they need around them to flourish, by which I meant what do they need, to feel comfortable during their time living at college. In this blog I’m going to…
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Admission Trends of University of California-Class of 2029
Understanding UC’s Changing Admissions: Opportunities & Challenges for Students The University of California (UC) system has witnessed some important shifts in its application trends. Surprisingly, UC Merced and UC Riverside have experienced unprecedented increases in freshman applications. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the application surge of UC Merced and UC Riverside has surprised and…
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Class of 2029 Admissions Trends
Admissions Trends: Insights for Future Applicants The landscape of Ivy League admissions for the Class of 2029 has undergone tremendous changes. One can attribute the evolving application patterns to key policy shifts and an increased emphasis on diversity. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for prospective applicants aiming to navigate the competitive admissions process effectively. Fluctuations…
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Should You Do an English Degree?
I will confess, I have not gone through the stats, but I’m fairly confident when I say that most of the young people I work with have their eyes set on studying either a STEM or an applied subject at university. This choice is often influenced by their ideas about their future career path, however,…
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Ivy League Regular Decision Statistics for Class of 2029
Ivy Day 2029: Regular Decision Results and Admission Trends All of the Ivy League colleges release their regular decision results on the final Thursday in March, known as Ivy Day. The statistics showcase the competitive landscape of admission to these elite colleges. To get a sense of how the admission landscape is playing out, some critical…
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How to Answer Common App Essay Prompts
The Common Application has a set of 7 prompts from which you select any one to tell a compelling story to the Admissions Team. Most students feel that this is where you list all of your achievements. False: Colleges are not looking for duplication of your resume in your essay. On the contrary, the CAE…
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What are the jobs of the future for 2030
Each year the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes a list of jobs that they expect to see the greatest growth over the next ten years. They have recently published their data for 2020 so it seems like a good time to think not just about the jobs but also about the majors that…
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What is a Liberal Arts Education?
Not so long ago I had a long conversation with a parent who was concerned that their child was interested in applying to some liberal arts colleges. Through the conversation, we discussed just what a liberal arts education is and how appropriate it is for the modern employment market. In this blog, I’m going to…