Famous Graduates of Liberal Arts Colleges
Jared Hobson June 26, 2023 No Comments
There are many famous graduates of liberal arts colleges. A college admissions counselor demonstrates the value of a liberal arts degree.
There are many famous graduates of liberal arts colleges. A college admissions counselor demonstrates the value of a liberal arts degree.
Q: Should I take easy courses to get a high GPA or take harder courses and risk watching my average tumble? A: Admissions officers reward risk takers.
What can you do with a major in philosophy? Many question the value of studying philosophy or the liberal arts in general. The reality is that a philosophy major gives you the skills and habits of mind to be successful in just about any profession.
Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University.
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Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.
Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything–as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark’s tips here.
College bound? Here is a college timeline for freshmen in high school to get them prepared for college admission down the road.
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You are not admitted or denied admission to your favorite college. You were deferred. What now? Read this post by an expert college admissions consultant on what to do if your application is deferred.
The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It’s a place that trains scholars–even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned.
Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived–even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August.
If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.
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.