If you ask someone to tell you what The Great Gatsby is about, there’s a good chance they’ll say – “the American Dream.” They would be correct – kinda. If you read the book in high school (or pretended to) you probably remember that the protagonist, Jay Gatsby, has...
Read MoreWhether you’re halfway through undergrad or changing careers in your twenties, knowing the time and dedication it takes to become a doctor is crucial before going down that path. You probably know it takes years of studying and clinical experience to achieve the coveted title. But how long does...
Read MoreEach fall, more than 520,000 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes ready themselves for competition in 24 sports at roughly 1,100 colleges and universities. Roughly 192,000 individuals participate in Division I athletics, 132,000 in Division II, and almost 205,000 in Division III. Over 3.6 billion dollars in athletic scholarships...
Read MoreFiguring out how to end a college essay can feel like the difference between success and failure. Common scenario: You’ve done the heavy lifting of brainstorming, developing, and revising your Common App essay, but now you sit and stare at the cursor pulsing on your screen, like a stress...
Read MoreThink of poetic devices as specific tools for poetry. Poets use these tools to construct a form and fabricate interesting language, making their poems structurally sound, as well as aesthetically and emotionally evocative. For readers, poetic devices act like keys. They allow us to unlock a difficult genre in...
Read MoreColleges in the United States offer international students the opportunity to study at well-respected institutions among diverse student bodies. While higher education in the US is a worthy investment for many international students, it isn’t always affordable. International students can pay $32,000-$60,000 annually to attend college in the United...
Read MoreIf you’re a soon-to-be high school graduate or a proud alum wondering how to get a copy of your high school diploma, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll answer all your pressing questions about obtaining a copy of this pivotal document, including what information the...
Read MoreFrom Calvin and Hobbes to Star Trek to The Simpsons, Hamlet’s soliloquy “To Be or Not To Be” is one of the most commonly cited lines of Shakespeare. But beyond the evocative first line, what is the underlying meaning and analysis? We will dive into an analysis of Hamlet’s...
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