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Students often wonder whether or not the major they choose when applying to colleges will impact their chances of admission. While it will, this isn’t
When top schools are deciding which candidates to admit, they look for students who display something called intellectual vitality, often using this to judge between
Alongside the personal statement, colleges want all kinds of essay questions answered, from the benign “What do you want to Major in?” to the more
College websites are notoriously difficult to navigate. We live in a digital age, and all sorts of information may be found online; this is true
Independent projects are an increasingly popular way for students to differentiate themselves in the college application process, especially when competing for spots at top institutions.
A patent is the ultimate stamp of approval for any invention. Whether it is a scientific discovery, such as a new chemical compound, or a
There was a time when all colleges were gender segregated, usually to the detriment of women. Today, all the nation’s top research universities are coeducational,
The transition from high school to college is one of the largest changes you will experience. You will likely be living on your own for
Careers in Finance are in high demand. Many students want jobs in finance but aren’t certain how to get one. What classes should they take?
A lawsuit was just filed against 16 top universities, alleging that they conspired to reduce the amount of financial aid offered, and acted in a
We’ve discussed financial aid and scholarships before, but in this article, we want to highlight a specific opportunity for high-achieving students. QuestBridge is an organization
Many high school students have entrepreneurial aspirations, seeking to follow in the footsteps of groundbreaking businessmen and innovators. Many top colleges seek to foster these
Many high schools use Naviance, but don’t always do the best job introducing it to their students. Naviance can send colleges your grades, test scores,
Many high school students have passions they are excited about, and want to dive deeper into. Unfortunately, the courses and extracurriculars offered by many high
College admissions grow more competitive each year, as thousands of talented students compete for a finite number of spots at top colleges. With this competition
College admissions are increasingly competitive, especially at top schools, with the number of applicants growing each admissions cycle. As the number of applicants increases, each
High schools are incredibly important in shaping a student’s future. Indeed, the quality of the education a student receives in high school is the single
All students want to do well in high school, so they can get into a great college. Part of this is taking the most challenging
We’re continuing our series on BS/MD programs, after exploring Texas Tech’s and Texas A&M’s offerings. Today, we’ll look into the Baylor2 program (pronounced “Baylor squared”),
We wrote previously on Texas Tech’s BS/MD program, and now turn to another BS/MD program within Texas, at Texas A&M. This is not a single
We’ve written about BS/MD programs before, and covered their applications generally. The popularity of these programs is clear and completely understandable. Medical school applications are
A BS/MD (Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine) program is ideal for students who are certain they want to be doctors before they’ve even graduated from
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