college admission process
Problems of Pursuing a Dream School When You Are Enrolled in Another
You start studying in one college and then suddenly realize that it isn’t for you. You realize this after a couple of semesters of studying in your current college. Then, you get accepted into one of your dream colleges – finally. Why isn’t it a good idea to just jump ship? It may not be [...]
Filed under college admission process, April 10th, 2012The Benefits of Searching for Colleges Early
According to NYU’s assistant VP of admissions, Shawn Abbot, more students are choosing to prepare for college a lot earlier. Even the high schools, whether they are private, non-profit or for-profit, are encouraging students to start early. Here are the benefits of starting the college search earlier: It preps high school students earlier. High school [...]
Filed under college admission process, April 8th, 2012Are Ninth-Graders Ready for College Planning?
The traditional expectation is that you have to be an eleventh-grader to start contemplating about college, in a serious way. That is the time when teachers and parents remind you about what you need to do in order to get into a good college. You start browsing brochures and listing colleges and courses you are [...]
Filed under college admission process, March 29th, 2012The Benefits of Snail Mail College Admission Notifications
Wake Forest University is still sending acceptance/rejection notifications by snail mail. This is a little bit surprising considering that most colleges and universities have already switched to dedicated website notifications. It looks as if there are still people who prefer getting their notifications by regular mail. What are the benefits of this method, anyway? It [...]
Filed under college admission process, March 17th, 2012The University of Wyoming Admission Guide
Located in Laramie, Wyoming, the University of Wyoming (UW) was founded in 1886. This institution is noted for its low student to faculty ratio (14: 1), cultural events, and extracurricular activities. Degrees offered The University of Wyoming offers the following undergraduate programs: 1. College of Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, Agroecology, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, [...]
Filed under college admission process, April 17th, 2011Applying to Pacific University
Founded in 1849, Pacific University has four campuses in Oregon, with the main campus on Forest Grove. Established originally as Tualatin Academy by the United Church of Christ, this private liberal arts school is also renowned for its graduate programs in optometry and allied health professions. Undergraduate students undergo a strong core curriculum that forms [...]
Filed under college admission process, April 10th, 2011Applying to West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It has other campuses in Parkersburg, Montgomery, Keyser, and Charleston. The university is proud to have produced 25 Rhodes Scholars so far, including the university’s own former president David C. Hardesty, Jr. It has also produced quite a number of scholars and [...]
Filed under college admission process, April 3rd, 2011Applying to University of Louisville
The University of Louisville, located in Kentucky, is a public university founded in 1798. It is actually the first public university owned by the city in the whole United States. Now, it is well-known for housing a great medical school and overall excellent health sciences center. The University of Louisville Health Sciences Center was involved [...]
Filed under college admission process, March 27th, 2011Applying to Utah State University
Utah State University was founded in 1888 as primarily an agricultural school, under the Morill Act. It was actually first known as the Agricultural College of Utah. In 1957, its name was changed to the Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science. As suggested by its current name, the school had managed to expand [...]
Filed under college admission process, February 27th, 2011Admission Tips for University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public research university for both men and women. This university is located in Columbia, South Carolina and was founded way back in 1801. Currently, the academic institution offers about 350 degrees, some of which are undergraduate degrees and some are graduate and professional degrees. The professional courses offered [...]
Filed under college admission process, February 20th, 2011