The University of Washington’s main campus in Seattle isn’t the type of public school that just services local residents. Rather, UW-Seattle attracts twice as many applicants from out-of-state/country than in-state each year. Top-ranked computer science, engineering, business, and nursing programs, in particular, attract an endless stream of high-caliber applicants...
Read MoreFamilies in the Albuquerque, New Mexico, area often underestimate how much their region has to offer college-bound students. The metro area is home to a genuinely diverse educational landscape, from nationally ranked charter and magnet schools to strong comprehensive public high schools and respected private options. At the same...
Read MoreDiversity is once again the buzzword of the moment. But unlike the past fifteen years—a veritable golden age of diversity efforts across industries and throughout popular culture, which saw its peak in 2020 and 2021—the word (and its cousins: equity, inclusion, multiculturalism, and accessibility) has been assigned a stigma...
Read MoreIf you’re searching for online medical assistant programs, look no further. We’ve compiled the best online medical assistant programs for you here at College Transitions. Medical assisting is a growing career with the potential to give you a solid salary, a regular schedule, and a sense of purpose as...
Read MoreIf you’re a college-bound student in Albuquerque, you’re navigating one of the most distinctive and underappreciated college admissions landscapes in the country. New Mexico as a whole sends far fewer applicants to elite universities than coastal states. Albuquerque sits at the center of a state with real educational challenges...
Read MoreIf you live in Montgomery County, Maryland, you’re surrounded by some of the most accomplished public and private high schools in the Mid-Atlantic. That’s the good news. The harder part is figuring out what these schools actually mean for your child’s college opportunities. MCPS is packed with nationally ranked...
Read MoreDid you know that 39% of first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree students don’t earn their degree within 8 years? If you count yourself among them, you’re certainly not alone. Thinking about going back to school to finish your degree? Check out degree completion programs, which take your transferable credits from...
Read MoreThere are a lot of characters in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye (I counted almost sixty). It figures, as the main character, Holden, has attended three different preparatory schools (and made acquaintances at each). All the same, it can be difficult to remember which girl keeps her...
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