Great College Advice Blog
Which Test Scores Should I Send?
Applying to college and not sure which test scores to send? Here are a few tips.
Do You Sing? Consider Joining An A Cappella Group In College!
Have you been watching The Sing Off this season? There were some great college a cappella groups on this season! College a cappella groups are a great way to get involved on campus, continue your love of singing, and make life-long friends.
Check Out Bulletin Boards On Your Next Campus Visit
The bulletin boards you find at a college give great insight into what is happening on campus. Make sure you stop to take a look during your next college visit.
Top Ten "Green" Colleges
Do you recycle? Do you compost? Do you turn your nose up at bottled water and grow your own vegetables? If being good to mother earth is an important part of your life, you may want to think about these “green” colleges.
Dear Northeastern University………You've Been Nabbed by the Word Police!
English language challenges are everywhere with problematic communications from colleges. This time a letter from Northeastern University gives a student a questionable impression of the school.
Excellent Science and a Whole Lot More at Case Western Reserve University
For those seeking a medium sized college campus in an urban environment may find that Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, is a great option. Known for its programs in the sciences and engineering, Case has a beautiful urban campus–even though it is bisected by a very busy thoroughfare.
Case also is contiguous with some of the greatest artistic and cultural facilities in the world, including the Cleveland Institute of Music (where you can do a joint degree at Case), Severance Hall (home of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra), and the Institute of Art.
So if you are interested in high culture and want an urban environment, Case is hard to beat. CWRU is also trying hard to lure liberal arts students to the campus to round out its student body.
Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois – A Pleasant Surprise
Visiting college campuses can surprise you. Augustana College in Illinois surprised Mark…in a good way!
You've Applied Early to College, Now What?
When students apply early admission to a college, it can be tempting to wait until December 15th before working on other college essays…
Is A Small College Right For Me?
What do small colleges have to offer? Since I attend large high school, will a small college meet my needs? These are questions we often hear as college counselors. Watch as Katherine and Cara give students questions to think about when they are considering applying to a small college.