Posted on: 24 May 2024
If you’re applying to college, you undoubtedly know that tuition prices have only been rising in recent years. Between moving, room and board, and student fees, attending college can cost a small fortune![i] As such, scholarships are one way that you can mitigate some of the costs of attending college.[ii] There are several types of […]
Posted on: 17 May 2024
As you apply for college, you’ll notice that there are several different essay writing genres you’ll need to familiarize yourself with. There’s the Common App Essay, of course, along with many specific supplemental essays like the Community Essay and the Diversity Essay that will be required by particular schools. In particular, there is the “Why […]
Posted on: 10 May 2024
So, you’ve decided that you want to be an engineer! You probably already know that as a field, engineering is a well-paid profession in general. But you also may want to know specifically what the highest paying engineering jobs actually are. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the specialties where you’ll find the highest-paid engineers, […]
Posted on: 03 May 2024
Red Sox or Yankees? Country or city? Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip? Duke University or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill? If you’re applying for college, the final pairing might be a question you’ve been pondering! Though these two schools are historically rivals, they share many similarities that make it difficult to determine which […]
Posted on: 26 Apr 2024
You probably already know that a job in the medical profession can be wildly lucrative. Nurses and doctors can earn up to $86,070 and $239,000 per year, respectively, while specialists can expect even more by mid-career.[i] With all of that promised income, however, medical school can be grueling, lasting about four years with a residency […]
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
College tuition has only increased in the past several years, but don’t despair![i] From attending an in-state school to buying used books, there are many ways to mitigate these costs.[ii] One way in particular is to secure scholarships and grants that can lighten the load and assist in your scholastic financial needs. In particular, you […]
Posted on: 12 Apr 2024
Over the past several years, the number of college applicants has been steadily rising.[i] As college admissions become more competitive, there are many steps a student can take to achieve high school success and become an outstanding candidate for college admissions: earning high SAT scores, securing strong letters of recommendation, and participating in various competitions […]
Posted on: 04 Apr 2024
If you’re starting to think about your college applications, you may already know that many competitive applicants now engage in internships to make themselves stronger candidates for admissions committees.[i] Recently, NACE found that paid internships for college students ultimately lead to more job offers, higher starting salaries, and shorter job searches.[ii] And because not all […]