Admissions officers will often tell you to go ahead and apply to their programs, even when your test score is at the low end of their GMAT range. To some degree this is worthwhile advice; you can’t get in if you don’t apply. But applying is time consuming, expensive,...
Read MoreColumbus, OH— College Transitions co-founder Michael Trivette traveled to the annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) to present a research manuscript titled “Finding Freedom: Facilitating Postsecondary Pathways for Undocumented Students.” The paper focuses on non-profit organizations and their ability to promote college access...
Read MoreShould I take the GMAT or GRE for business school? Most top programs now accept either the GMAT or the GRE, with no preference for one over the other. So the first consideration should be whether you think you want to apply to other types of graduate programs. If...
Read MoreThis infographic shows the top Ph.D. feeder schools across the country that produce the highest number of graduates who eventually go on to earn a Ph.D.
Read MoreWhen we learn about Civics and Government in 8th grade, we are presented with the high-minded ideals of democracy—the Bill of Rights, our masterfully designed system of checks and balances, and, of course, one anthropomorphized 1970’s cartoon bill’s odyssey toward passage. Notably left out of the discussion are topics...
Read MoreIt can be hard to know whether an MBA will be beneficial to your career. In another post I discuss how to determine if an MBA is the right degree for the future role you want. But what if you don’t know what that role is or exactly what...
Read MoreCharlotte, NC— Continuing with our long run of media appearances, Michael Trivette joined hosts Colleen Odegaard and Eugene Robinson on the set of Charlotte Today to provide college application tips for current seniors, while also offering admissions advice for students and parents of juniors and sophomores. Michael also talked about...
Read MoreThe FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is generally understood by applicants and their families to be the most important step in financing a college education. Using a strict formula, the federal government uses the FAFSA application to award Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Perkins Loans, Stafford...
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