Calling all SAT preppers! If you have landed here, odds are you are in the midst of studying for the big test, engrossing yourself in practice books galore. We here at College Transitions recommend you study often and early, a practice that will prove most advantageous to your score...
Read MoreDepending on their course of study, engineering majors can expect a hefty payout for all the hard work they put in at college. In May 2024, the median annual salary for the architecture and engineering occupations group was $97,310, nearly double the $49,500 median wage across all U.S. occupations....
Read MoreThe AP English Literature and Composition exam is made up of two sections: a multiple-choice section and a free-response section. Firstly, in the multiple-choice section, students answer questions pertaining to passages of fiction, drama, or poetry. Next, in the free-response section, students analyze poetry and prose and write an...
Read MoreBy now, whether you’ve been told about them at a young age, know someone attending one of them, or just discovered them, my guess is that you’ve heard of the Ivy League schools. But do you really know them? Most often regarded as the best schools in America, if...
Read MoreMath is often billed as one-of-those-things-you-have-to-master-because-your-school-says-so, but in actuality, math can be exciting, ground-breaking, and fun. It also encourages the type of abstract and critical thinking that is an incredible asset for any career, particularly those within the STEM field. So, if you’ve exhausted your high school’s math curriculum...
Read MoreFamed for its craggy coastline and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Area is composed of nine diverse counties surrounding San Francisco Bay. Well-known cities include bustling Oakland and San Francisco, Gilroy, famous for its garlic production, Napa, the iconic wine destination, and Palo Alto, the birthplace of Silicon...
Read MoreFrom Imhotep, the architect behind the Pyramid of Djoser (who–fun fact–also inspired The Mummy franchise’s lead antagonist), to Subra Suresh, a celebrated pioneer in biomedical engineering and materials science, engineers have impacted our world for thousands of years. Moreover, the field’s civil and mechanical engineering origins have expanded to...
Read MoreFor almost two years, COVID-19 dramatically altered the everyday lives of American teens as well as young people all over the globe. One particularly salient change was the rise of virtual learning, both in traditional academic settings as well as summer programs. Although most in-person programs have now resumed...
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