Writing a resume often comes as an afterthought for students applying to the Ivy League in the United States. The resume is — most of the time — optional. It’s sort of hidden away in the Common Application, and it’s by far the least talked about piece of the college application puzzle. So many students we work with tell us that they hadn’t even planned on submitting a resume. They ask, “Why spend time on something that’s optional and often redundant?”
The Best Colleges for your Astrological Sign: Taurus
What time is it? Time for another sheet mask? Yes! But also, it’s time for our next astrologically inspired college list. You may be asking yourself, how do I create a college list? What traits should I focus on? What interests should I search for? Who even am I? Just slow down and enjoy this relaxing experiment of sorting colleges according to astrological sign. We by no means *actually* recommend basing your college search on astrology, but wow, wouldn’t it be fun if all you had to do was consult the stars?
Classes to Take in High School for Engineering
If you want to get into the engineering school of your dreams, you are going to have to show you are serious about engineering and that you have some math and science chops. Elite engineering programs are competitive. Taking the right classes will help your application compete. So what classes should you be taking in high school if you are engineering school bound? Let’s break it down.
Friendliest Colleges in the US
While you’re putting together your college list, you probably know to look at the academic offerings, geographic location, size, and housing options, but there may be something you’re missing: the friendly factor. How friendly a college (and the surrounding community) is can be a crucial piece of your experience as a student, especially if you’re someone who feeds off of good vibes.
Transferring to Vanderbilt 2023
Vanderbilt is ranked at #13 in the country for National Universities, and is an enormously popular school for students who want a combination of top-tier academics and a pretty raucous social life. All undergraduate students at Vanderbilt are required to live on campus — including transfers — and Greek life places a huge role. Around 20% of students are involved in Greek life, and more are in its orbit through events, fundraisers, and parties.
Transferring to The University of Michigan 2023
The University of Michigan is a top university in the United States and has a strong transfer program that attracts students from around the country. Unlike many other top schools, UMich has a robust transfer support ecosystem, including community college student support programs, that ensures that transfer students feel supported. The results are obvious, as over 89% of transfers graduate within 4 years.
Classes to Take in High School for Nursing
Are you hoping to get into your dream nursing program? There are a lot of schools that offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and many of the best are competitive. You might be asking yourself, how do I stand out? Well, one of the best ways is to show your academic interest in Nursing. By the way, this works for all academic majors, however, it might be easier for a History Major to show an interest by taking APUSH… after all, schools don’t really offer AP Bedside Manner. However, there are still a lot of classes that, if your school offers them, you should consider trying to take.
Transferring to The University of Chicago 2023
Transferring to New York University (NYU) 2023
Have you been dreaming of living in New York? Transferring to NYU can give you access to everything New York City has to offer, while at one of the most well-known and well-respected colleges in the country. NYU definitely has the cool factor as far as colleges go. Home to more young celebrities and influencers than we care to count, we’ve found that a rising number of students are looking to NYU as a transfer option because it offers the opportunity to build their career outside of academia parallel to earning their degree. Like with many transfer programs, though, housing is not guaranteed. If you’re looking to transfer to NYU, you may also have to accept the reality of being young and hustling in New York City — numerous roommates in tiny apartments included.
Best Colleges in Texas
The lone star state has a lot of colleges. Texas is not only the second-largest state, but it’s in third place when it comes to the number of colleges and universities with over 350 institutions. With so many colleges, it can be hard to know where to start. If your heart is set on going to school in Texas, you should start with these Southern college favorites.
The Best Colleges for your Astrological Sign: Pisces
We are happy to present you with another astrologically guided college list. But before we get into this romantic water sign, we need to make sure we’re on the same page: we do not suggest making astrology a primary factor in your college search. When you create a college list, it helps to begin by focusing on academic viability, program fit, and social/cultural fit. If those 3 categories aren’t helping you narrow down your list, let’s experiment with a fourth category: astrological traits.
Best Undergraduate Colleges for Capitol Hill Internships
Ah, the Hill. One of the most competitive professional playgrounds in the country. And there’s definitely an advantage to going to school in D.C. itself where you can rub shoulders with would-be employers. But it’s also important to keep in mind that the Hill represents Americans from every state, opening doors for exemplary students across the country to dive right in. However, it’s definitely best suited for those with thick skin and impressive resumes. For those who know they’re destined for a path in politics, check out these schools:
Transferring to Stanford 2023
When one of our students gets into Stanford, it rarely surprises us. Before we agree to help a student apply to Stanford, we make sure it’s possible that they could get in. With a minuscule regular first-year acceptance rate below 5%, we don’t want stressed-out teenagers wasting their time. If we’re working with a student on a Stanford application, it’s because they are genuinely qualified to get in — which is to say, profoundly exceptional.
Best Colleges with Warm Weather
We can’t say we recommend just applying to schools because they are in lovely, warm climates, but it’s something that we see students hope for time and time again. Hey, we get it, who wouldn’t want to go to the beach every day after class? Maybe it shouldn’t be your number one consideration when looking for schools, but it can certainly be on the list. Harvard is Harvard…. But Boston is freezing. So for all our warm-weather lovers, we have compiled a list of amazing colleges in warm-weather climates.
Best Undergraduate Colleges for Farming
Farming is one of the most critical (and rapidly-changing) industries out there. This massive sector is ripe for young, ambitious talent to join. The hurdles are no joke. Climate change is having an impact on everything from crops, to animals, and wine production. But there are also opportunities for disruption among those who are dedicated to feeding the world.
Transferring to Duke University 2023
Duke has a reputation as an Ivy League-caliber university outside of the East Coast. The students at Duke are some of the best of the best, and what was once a backup option for the top high school students in the country has become a stretch for even the best and the brightest. We’ve talked a lot about how the whole idea of “transferring up” is a bit of a fallacy, and Duke offers the perfect example of why trying to leverage a year of college into an aggressive transfer isn’t panning out like it used to. It all comes down to numbers.
Best Colleges in the South
The South sometimes gets a bad rep. But the south has a lot going for it. Great weather, delicious food, and some really excellent colleges and universities. We often work with students who love the idea of studying in the south but don’t really know where to start. There are a lot of great universities below the Mason Dickson and we thought we would break down our top 10.
Transferring to Dartmouth 2023
Up to a third of college students transfer during their collegiate careers, including moving from two-year colleges to four-year colleges. The transfer path is well-trod, and it can be the perfect option for a student who isn’t getting what they need academically, or even socially, from their current school. One of the great myths of transferring, however, is that it is a reliable back door into top-tier institutions. “If you didn’t get in the first time, try again a year later,” is — to be blunt — bad advice. And yet every year we are contacted by hundreds of students (and their parents) who think that now may be little Tommy’s time to get into Dartmouth.
Transferring to Columbia University 2023
There is a pervasive myth in the world of transferring that if you couldn’t get in a college as a first-year, you can wait a year or two and have a better chance as a transfer. This can be true for some schools — especially small and medium-sized liberal arts schools — but it isn’t true for most of the top schools in the United States. Despite the fact the statistics rarely work out in favor of the idea that transferring is a back door into the best schools in the country, we’re constantly contacted by students (and their parents) who think that while the Ivy League wasn’t an option when they were a high school senior, it may be an option with some college under their belts.
Transferring to Princeton 2023
In 2022, Princeton announced the expansion of their transfer program after years of declining transfer acceptance rates. This is an especially big deal because Princeton paused all transfer programs from 1990 through 2018. Yes. You read that right. For nearly 30 years, Princeton didn’t accept any transfer students — you couldn’t even apply if you wanted to try for the impossible. Now, instead of accepting only a handful of transfer students, they’d accept up to 35.