Schools

How Important Are College Rankings When Choosing a School?

Mid-September is upon us, and once again the higher education community is buzzing. But rather than the start of classes or even a new football season causing the commotion, it’s the release of US News & World Report’s all-important Best Colleges Rankings that has whole academic world atwitter (pun very much intended).
While the rankings’ annual…

The Value of a College Degree – Is It Enough?

The following post is contributed by one of our summer interns, Elizabeth Ding!
How much is a bachelor’s degree worth? What is the value of your major? What are the chances of getting a job after graduation? Employers typically require a college degree among the baseline of requirements, but studies show that even that is not…

An Open Letter to High School Seniors: Choose Your College Wisely

Will a degree from your dream school guarantee you a job?
 

Here is the reality: There are very few guarantees in life. While some schools are still considered very prestigious – usually due to the fact that they are difficult to get into – a college degree is most likely not going to guarantee you a…

The Pros and Cons of Taking 5 Years to Graduate

When most students enter a four-year undergraduate degree program, I have no doubt that they actually intend on graduating in four years. There are some programs that are known for taking longer than that – such as music and at some schools, science and education – but students in most other majors are fairly certain…

How Does Financial Aid Affect College Admissions?

Many parents and students lack a complete understanding of the roles that financial aid and need play in the admissions process. Colleges have a limited amount of aid available for students, and each college manages this budget differently. It’s important for students and their families to have a good understanding of how financial need impacts…