Last year, 53,030 students applied to medical school in the United States. Of those applicants, only 22,239--or 42%--were successful.
It’s been four months since you applied to your dream college. You’ve been checking your inbox everyday, hoping for an acceptance but stealing yourself for rejection. Finally, the moment of truth arrives. You hold your breath and open the message. You’ve been…
...Waitlisted?
As the final college acceptances come out over the next week, many families may find themselves with a common dilemma: they like a particular college, but not its price tag. However, it is possible to appeal for more financial aid or more merit aid. Here’s how.
First of all, what’s the difference between appealing for more financial aid and more merit aid?
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (or WUE) is a regional tuition-reciprocity agreement. If you are a resident of one of the 15 western states that participate, you are eligible to recieve a reduced tuition rate at participating public colleges within the region. Approximately 160 colleges participate in WUE.
Many high school students know they are interested in studying engineering, but are unsure about the exact type of engineering they want to pursue. After all, there are dozens of engineering fields and subfields, from computer to material science to aerospace. It is not uncommon, then, for students to enter college feeling overwhelmed or uncertain of their engineering path.
Rejection is never fun, and college decisions are no exception. Unfortunately, most students are not accepted into every college they apply to. That means they must confront rejection in the form of a thin envelope or brief email.
On average, four year college graduates will outearn those with just a high school diploma by nearly one million dollars over the course of their lifetimes. Now, this number will vary a lot depending on your major, your school, and your abilities, but none of that changes a fundamental truth of the 21st century job market: going to college has a tremendous return on investment.
Nursing is an enticing career option for many students--and for good reason. Nurses report high career satisfaction, and according to the US Department of Labor, the number of nursing jobs is expected to grow by 15% by the year 2026--more than twice the overall job growth rate.
Summer is approaching, which (hopefully!) means you have a little bit of extra time in your schedule. If so, you may want to check out some of our favorite college and admissions related books.
Colleges That Change Lives
American colleges vary in size from under 1000 students to more than 50,000 students. Both small and large schools have their advantages. Smaller school offer small, discussion-based classes, close relationships with professors, and a close-knit community. Larger schools offer more majors, along with nationally known sports programs and seemingly endless social opportunities.
For students who want to combine these experiences, an honors college might represent the perfect compromise.
