Posts by Michael Trivette:

Best Colleges in Oklahoma – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

There are 25 public universities in the state of Oklahoma as well as a number of private options, so how can Sooner state residents make the best decision? The following list of the best colleges in Oklahoma is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow down your search and find the perfect-fit […]

Best Colleges in Hawaii – 2024

Posted on: 02 Jul 2024

Hawaii may very well be the location of your family’s dream vacation. But while picturesque island beaches, majestic mountains, and craggy ocean cliffs may draw you to Hawaii for a week or two, its strong universities may just entice you to stay for four whole years. The best colleges in Hawaii list we’ve compiled offer […]

Best Colleges in Connecticut – 2024

Posted on: 28 Jun 2024

From the Ivy Leagues to highly-selective private schools to top-notch public universities, the state of Connecticut has a ton to offer on the higher education front. The following list of the best colleges in Connecticut is meant to give you an idea of how to narrow down your search and find the perfect-fit institution to […]

How to Become a Lawyer: College-to-Career Advice

Posted on: 30 Jul 2022

How to Become a Lawyer is the latest installment of College Transitions’ College-to-Career series. Designed to help career-minded high school students think intelligently about their postsecondary journeys, these blogs will look at the financial, academic, and personal factors one should consider when exploring various professions. This article thoroughly examines the topic of how to become […]

How to Become a Teacher: College-to-Career Advice

Posted on: 29 Jul 2022

Welcome to the latest installment of College Transitions’ College-to-Career series. Designed to help career-minded high school students think intelligently about their postsecondary journeys, these blogs will look at the financial, academic, and personal factors one should consider when exploring various professions. This article thoroughly examines the topic of how to become a teacher. We’ll begin […]

How to Start Your Own Extracurricular Club

Posted on: 17 Jun 2022

Seeking to get more involved with your high school, you peruse the list of clubs posted on your high school’s website. From there, you attend meetings of various clubs, get seriously involved in one or two, but, as time goes by, you are left with a yearning for something more, something that doesn’t presently exist […]

What Percent of College Students Graduate in 4 Years?

Posted on: 14 Feb 2022

The “four-year degree” is quickly becoming a misnomer.  As of 2020-21, only 41% of American college students graduate from college in four years. Further, the majority of colleges and universities in the United States now possess four-year graduation rates below 60%, including many competitive, flagship institutions like Texas A&M University (59%), University of Oregon (57%), […]

How to Support Your Teen in the College Admissions Process

Posted on: 21 Dec 2020

Back in 2012, a student at the University of Cincinnati won a restraining order against her parents for “stalking” her in college. They had installed spyware on their daughter’s phone and computer, regularly made unannounced visits by traveling over 600 miles to campus, and even met with her dean to accuse their daughter of promiscuity, […]