While the liberal arts have declined in popularity in the past 50 years, part of this decline may be attributed to a misunderstanding of what a liberal education really is. Here are some definitions.
Mark confronts the widespread wariness of attending colleges in the American South with an essay by Jake Bonnell, admissions counselor at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mark reminds students to take information sessions with a grain of salt and keep an eye out for the hard facts.
Mark goes to Hamilton College in Upstate New York to talk about the value of a first-hand impression of a college.
Great College Advice discusses why most colleges mention their undergraduate research programs on their tours. But beware: not all colleges are walking the walk.
Great College Advice speaks from the campus of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, about the importance of finding a college whose culture will fit with you.
Great College Advice visits Ithaca College to talk about the difference between liberal arts colleges and more modern institutions that focus more on professional training.
Jake Bonnell, admission counselor at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, writes about his great experience getting a Liberal Arts education at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Mark lends his expertise to advice on taking double majors at liberal arts colleges: it’s best not to narrow your focus to the details of two separate majors, but to take one major and get the whole picture.
Mark advises students to consider a college carefully before applying early decision.
Great College Advice explains what to expect from campus tours and universities large and small.
When touring a college, don’t forget what you’re going there to do: study! Mark shows some different types of study spaces in the library of Seattle University.
