Students drawn to coding, problem-solving, and designing applications that spur innovation across multiple fields may want to consider a career in software engineering. While very few schools offer software engineering as a distinct major, many colleges–and many computer science departments in particular–do prioritize curriculum, research, and applied experiences in...
Read MoreYou’ve decided to take a gap year before college. Now what?! How can you create a gap year that is as intentional, meaningful, and growth-oriented as possible? Enter CIEE, a nonprofit intercultural exchange organization that has been offering study abroad experiences for over seven decades. Whether you’re looking for...
Read MoreSo, you want to get your master’s in accounting online? Well, it makes sense. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of accounting jobs is growing at a rate of about 6% in our current decade (2023–2033). And the median pay for an accountant is nearly...
Read MoreWith the amount of laws governing a society, there are bound to be strange and antiquated ones. Laws can reflect power structures and values, marking past significant periods of history. Whether you are a student, teacher, future lawyer, or simply a curious individual, here are 101 weird laws in...
Read MoreWhile the term “safety school” can carry a slightly negative connotation, it shouldn’t! Safety schools—or “likely” schools, as we call them here at College Transitions—are actually critical components of a well-balanced college list. They’re also not one-size-fits-all; the best options for you will require both research and strategy. In...
Read MoreWhen you think of the word “science,” a few images may come to mind: steaming green beakers, soaring rocket ships, and Albert Einstein standing before a chalkboard backdrop of complicated physics equations. But when it comes to studying and working in an actual scientific career, science is a much...
Read MoreLocated in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard Law School (HLS) is one of the best law programs in the United States. Ranked #4 in the country, HLS boasts first-time bar passage rate of 98.5%. It shouldn’t be surprising to hear that in 2024, Harvard Law accepted just under 800 of its...
Read MoreBeing a parent these days can feel like an endless onslaught of creative endeavors. Case in point: the Elf on the Shelf. Yes, there’s Santa. Yes, you need presents under the tree. You need stockings hung (and stuffed!) by the chimney with care. You need reindeer glitter. Plus, you...
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