Austin is widely regarded as one of the strongest K–12 education markets in the South. Students benefit from unusually deep access to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and post-AP coursework, as well as nationally recognized independent schools. That strength comes with a cost. Because admissions offices know Austin...
Read MoreThink about your favorite food. It’s likely a dish that you have eaten many times. Or, maybe your favorite restaurant comes to mind. While we engage with food on a daily basis, we don’t always think about where our food comes from—or even the history of our favorite treats....
Read MoreIf you’re raising a college-bound student in the Columbus, Ohio area, you’re navigating one of the Midwest’s most quietly competitive secondary-school landscapes. Central Ohio doesn’t always get the national press of Fairfield County, Silicon Valley, or suburban Boston, but admissions offices know these schools well. Between academically intense public...
Read MoreHigher education is expensive. There’s no getting around that reality. Fortunately, there are numerous organizations, foundations, and individuals who are funding scholarships and awards to help students offset these exorbitant expenses. Some scholarships out there are open to all, but there are also a great number of funding opportunities...
Read MoreHands-on learning…just one of the terms you might be seeing everywhere as you research summer programs. But what does this term really mean? Well, that varies from program to program, but at LSU’s STEM-focused Pre-College Summer Programs, it’s simple. Here, “hands-on learning” means that you quite literally touch, feel,...
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to offset your education expenses? In addition to the financial aid options available through your institution, it’s always worthwhile to consider external scholarship opportunities! We’ve found that students have the best luck winning external scholarships when they are geared towards their particular specifications as...
Read MoreFamilies in Monmouth County face a uniquely complicated school-choice landscape. Between three nationally ranked magnet academies, academically strong public schools in towns like Rumson, Holmdel, and Colts Neck, and respected private options such as Ranney, CBA, Red Bank Catholic, and St. John Vianney, selecting the “right” environment can feel...
Read MoreChoosing a high school in Greater Houston is rarely simple. With nationally recognized public schools across Fort Bend, Katy ISD, Conroe ISD, CFISD, Pearland, Clear Creek, and Spring Branch, and elite private options like St. John’s, Kinkaid, Awty International, Strake Jesuit, Episcopal, St. Agnes, Village, and John Cooper, families...
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