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In the early 2000s, the National Science Foundation coined STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math. Today, STEM curriculums—which combine all four disciplines—are a core educational fixture in many US schools, aiming to build skills and confidence while increasing the likelihood of STEM success & persistence in college and beyond....

Students planning to become physicians know that the path to medical school begins long before they don a white coat. As undergrads, pre-med students must fulfill certain prerequisites for medical school, including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. Beyond academics, medical schools also look for clinical experience, research,...

Planning to become a lawyer? Great news— students interested in pursuing a legal career don’t need to follow a single academic path. In fact, there’s no official “pre-law” major. Instead, aspiring attorneys typically study disciplines like political science, economics, history, psychology, philosophy, and English, all of which sharpen analytical,...

Many STEM-focused students who enjoy problem-solving, have excellent attention to detail, and possess a perpetual curiosity hope to become engineers. From mechanical and civil engineering to electrical, chemical, industrial, biomedical, aerospace, and environmental engineering, there are about 50+ distinct engineering degrees available at American colleges. While selection varies, polytechnic...

Over the next decade, computer science careers are projected to flourish at a remarkably fast clip. As such, computer science is now an incredibly popular and selective major at many schools. It’s harder than ever to be accepted into prestigious programs, and once accepted, students are faced with a...

Business has been the most popular college major since 1980 for good reason—it’s a broad and diverse field with similarly diverse career prospects. Popular sectors include finance, consulting, and accounting, but everything from healthcare to human resources to public administration is on the table, too. Accordingly, you’ll encounter a...

Whether you’re interested in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, music, dance, or filmmaking, the arts are—and always have been— a crucial way for humans to capture and express experiences, emotions, ideas, and concepts. In college, you’ll take a progression of advanced classes in your specialty and plenty of studio/workshop...

Choosing between a public and private high school is rarely simple. In the Austin metro area, where families have access to some of the strongest public schools in Texas alongside nationally respected independent and faith-based options, the decision can feel especially high-stakes. Parents often ask whether private schools offer...