Admissions
The Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, is the test that students are required to take for admission to medical schools. The test lasts 7.5 hours, is taken on a computer, and consists of four different sections: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological […]
Preparing for the MCAT
Deciding which college you’re going to attend is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, so be sure to do your research. There’s a lot to contend with. You have to decide if you want to be one of 2,000 students or one of 20,000, if you want to […]
Choosing Between a Nonprofit and For-Profit School
Asking for a letter of recommendation can go one of two ways: really well or nowhere at all. That simple piece of paper could be your golden ticket to your next adventure, whether that be getting into the college of your choice or landing your dream job. So, what is […]
Do This, Not That: Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
You’ve been anxiously awaiting an admissions decision for months. Time ticks by slowly as you debate the two scenarios: acceptance or rejection from your favorite college. When you finally receive the letter in the mail or your inbox, you realize you didn’t prepare for this. It says you are neither […]
You Got Waitlisted: What to Do and How to Handle It
The term “adult students” refers to anyone who is over the age of 25 and attending a postsecondary institution. Contrary to the idea that all college students should get their degrees immediately after graduating from high school, adult learners already make up 38% of college students. Some adults are enrolling […]
Common Concerns of Adult Students: Why You Shouldn’t Be Concerned
If you want to further your education, community college is an option that is both challenging and rewarding. Community colleges have fewer admissions requirements, and their credit hours are affordable. Many students begin their studies at these schools but intend to transfer from community college to four-year colleges to complete their […]
Leaving Community College for a Four-Year School: All You Need to Know
Honors programs are designed to give excellent students additional educational opportunities. These programs are challenging on purpose. They encourage students to push themselves academically and personally. Students in an honors program often form small communities on campus. They may live together in an honors dorm or take special classes together. […]
An Inside Look at College Honors Programs: Pros and Cons
On average, universities accept two-thirds of their applicants. Higher-ranking institutions, the Ivies included, accept as few as 6%. To get into your college of choice, you must stand out from the sea of applicants. So, what is it that those 6%—or even that average 66%—have? It would be much easier […]