In the early 2000s, the National Science Foundation coined STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math. (It used to be SMET–decidedly less catchy.) Often used to define a curriculum that combines all four disciplines, the term has multiple variations, including STEAM (A=art) and STREAM (art & robotics), among others. STEM...
Read MoreHave you been running lemonade stands since before you could walk? Selling an array of sought-after stickers on the kindergarten bus? Marketing your signature plant watering service through neighborhood door-to-door efforts? Perhaps you’ve always had a propensity for entrepreneurship and are eager to develop new skills in a formal...
Read MoreMany people have strong opinions about music, from our preferred (or most detested!) genres to our favorite artists. However, most of us are passive consumers of music who lack the technical knowledge necessary to appreciate how written notes become audible melodies. By taking classes like AP Music Theory, students...
Read MoreWhen evaluating a prospective private school, the college preparation and counseling offered by each future high school is one important consideration. This forward-thinking lens remains useful even if your child is presently entering private school as an elementary or middle school student. Of course, in addition to that particular...
Read MoreOne of the commonalities that exist among human civilizations is our creation and appreciation of art. From ancient cave paintings to Michelangelo’s frescoes to Banksy’s street murals, artistic expression spans global history and cultures. The study of art history helps students learn how to evaluate art through various historical...
Read MoreAlthough not considered one of the hardest AP classes nor one of the easiest, AP World History (AP World) is one of the most popular AP classes. Correspondingly, the AP World exam is one of the most popular AP exams, with 350,353 students taking it in 2023. Curious about...
Read MoreAre you seeking a boarding or day school? Do you want your child’s high school to have a religious affiliation? College Transitions’ list of the Best Private Schools in Maryland will focus primarily on our area of expertise—college admissions. As such, we will highlight the job each school does...
Read MoreHave you dreamed of becoming the next Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, or Jeff Bezos? Are you passionate about all things tech, from coding to UX design? Are you wondering how you can be part of the teams creating the next ChatGPT, the next rocket sent off to the moon,...
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