Tagged: "major"
Class Sizes and Teaching Assistants at Northwestern University
When choosing a college, it's important to think about the impact that class size will have on how an individual class is taught. Mark took time out during a visit to Northwestern to explain.
College Catalog – A Student’s Bible
Students often overlook the Bible. And I'm not talking about Scripture. I'm talking about the college catalog. You gotta get a copy!
Syracuse University Adds Creative Writing to its English Department
If you’re considering Creative Writing as a major, you can now add Syracuse University to your list of schools which offer that opportunity As of Fall 2011, The English department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University has added two new tracks: Creative Writing and Film and Screen Studies. According to the [...]
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What Is A College Major, And How Do I Choose One?
How do we choose a major in college? Do we really know what a major is? Read this post for some basic information.
Tips for Finding an Academically Challenging College
New research suggests that college students aren't really learning. So how do find a college that will be academically challenging? How do you know if the students at the schools you are visiting are academically engaged?
How To Choose A Major? Listen to Your Heart and Forget What Everyone Else Says
A student Mark advised shares his story about making his college plan and choosing his major. Moral of the story? Do what you love.
Debt Free U–Investing in College and Choosing a Major
Zac Bissonnette continues his guest post on our blog by talking about the dangers of thinking of college of an "investment," and on the perceived perils of choosing the right major.
Wanna Go To Med School? Forget Science. Major in Liberal Arts.
Most assume that in order to go to medical school, one must major in the sciences. But I tell people all the time that medical schools want interesting, educated, creative human beings. A philosophy major will do just as well, as long as one takes the basic requisites in the sciences (including the dreaded organic chemistry). But it turns out that organic chemistry might even be optional.
Summertime Activity: Career Exploration
Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential college majors. Looking into different career options is a great way to help narrow down your interests.
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