Posted on: 28 Jun 2024
Within the Centennial State, you’ll find over 50 colleges and universities to choose from that include highly-selective private schools as well as stellar public options. But which are the best options for you or your teen? The following list of the ten best colleges in Colorado is meant to give you a sense of the […]
Posted on: 26 Jun 2024
Much is made of the minuscule acceptance rates at some of the most prestigious colleges in the United States. For example, Harvard admitted only 3.59% of applicants in 2024 and Columbia admitted 3.85%. Fortunately, for all of you B students with strong but nowhere near “perfect” credentials, there are a number of fine institutions that […]
Posted on: 25 Jun 2024
Our list of the 100 best college scholarships for high school seniors is intended to guide you toward a wide range of opportunities in the world of private scholarships. These include no essay scholarships as well as offerings for those pursuing specific majors like nursing or education as well as members of minority groups. At […]
Posted on: 19 Jun 2024
With the motto “Ex Scientia Tridens,” meaning “Through Knowledge, Sea Power,” the United States Naval Academy sounds like an institution with a formidable history dating back to the days of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. Yet, the history of the USNA, often referred to simply as “Navy,” reveals humble beginnings, and, even as […]
Posted on: 14 Jun 2024
Cal Poly SLO, the shortened name for California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo, is the most selective of the 23 schools within the massive CSU system that serves nearly half a million students. With affordable and well-regarded bachelor’s degree programs in areas such as mechanical engineering, business administration, computer science, and architecture, it’s no wonder […]
Posted on: 07 Jun 2024
You’re wondering if 1200 is a good SAT score and the short answer to that question is “Yes”. In fact, scoring a 1200 on the dot places you in the 81st percentile among all SAT takers and around the 75th percentile of all high school students nationwide. Of course, “good” is a relative term in […]
Posted on: 07 Jun 2024
You’re wondering if 1300 is a good SAT score and the short answer to that question is “Yes”. In fact, scoring a 1300 on the dot places you in the 86th percentile among all SAT takers and around the 90th percentile of all high school students nationwide. Of course, “good” is a relative term in […]
Posted on: 26 May 2024
As I’ve written in other places, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World is a trenchant critique of a media-saturated, conformist society. Frequently paired with George Orwell’s 1984, Brave New World posits a New World State in which citizens are sorted according to biological caste, promiscuous sex is encouraged, and everyone is “happy.” Into this mix arrives […]