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— Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Nationally Recognized College Expert
June 14, 2024
Looking for affirming, uplifting, or funny quotes to share with your students? Quotes about education can be used for a number of purposes, from classroom decoration, to thought-provoking discussion...
For those of you who have read my other articles on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, you know how Act 4 is going to end. (Spoiler alert: John Proctor hangs.)...
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...
June 12, 2024
Gone are the days when you had to show up at Blockbuster with your fingers crossed and hope the movie you wanted was still on the shelf. Now, we...
If you’ve read my series of articles on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, you know it’s not a particularly happy text – nor should it be. Published in 1953 as...
June 11, 2024
I never had to answer any private school interview questions. My first real-deal interview didn’t come about until after I graduated college. Of course, I showed up way overdressed....
Considering law school but not sure where to start with the application? Looking through each school’s admissions website can be overwhelming, not to mention deciding which law schools to...
June 10, 2024
Brainstorming often gets a bad rap. Many people either find it completely useless or outright hate it. Quick, try it—what do you think of when you hear “brainstorm”? A...
Knowing where to start with cover letters is tricky terrain. The endless types of jobs out there only seem to make it more challenging to customize each cover letter....
Combined bachelor’s and medical degree programs cannot be found at just any university and, where available, admissions standards are extremely high, with the medical school acceptance contingent on undergraduate...
June 7, 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...
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...
It’s tempting to say that there has never been a better time to get a master’s in psychology. Last year, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring loneliness...
There are a lot of animal lovers out there, myself included. But, it takes a special kind of person to dedicate their time and energy to caring for animals....
June 6, 2024
The word “capstone” originally referred to the decorative, final piece of masonry that would be affixed to the top of a new building. But in terms of schooling, what...
It’s easy to think that Arthur Miller’s The Crucible (published in 1953 as a criticism of McCarthyism) depicts a societal delusion that couldn’t happen today. However, in a world...
The University of Florida Gators have been scuffling the last few seasons, but make no mistake, the program has a rich history and a very passionate fan base. The...
June 4, 2024
Have you ever seen The Jetsons, that classic TV show about a family living in a futuristic utopia of flying cars and domestic robots? While this vision of the...
June 3, 2024
The University of Texas Longhorns are one of the most storied programs in college football, boasting four national championships and 31 conference titles. Despite their historic prestige, they’ve struggled...
Pros and Cons of Homeschooling – There are many reasons families consider homeschooling. Because every student is different, their needs and learning styles dictate which environment is best for...
