Here are some of the articles from trustworthy sources that we recommend our students and parents to read in the next few days… FORTUNE – The 3 biggest higher education controversies of 2021 Diverse Issues in Higher Ed – Why Access to Computer Science Education Should Be the New Space Race The Chronicle – Lots

Although last year marked the beginning of a new decade, this year marks a new era. In 2020, our daily lives transformed, and we are now in the midst of adapting to a new normal that, although not welcomed, will hopefully soon enough become a positive shift. Our priorities have become clearer than ever as

Every October, Florida Bright Futures application becomes available to all Florida seniors. Why is this important? Because this scholarship program can save you a great deal if you are a Floridian, attending a Florida public college or university. Here are the application links and some information on this spectacular scholarship program: Access the application by clicking

Here is a great opportunity to work on creating or enhancing your professional resume. Whether you are on the lookout for a new job or you want to build an effective personal marketing tool, this workshop will cover the essentials you need to know! Registration is simple and quick! Click here to register. In addition to

Every year, the Common Application provides seven essay options for students to select one in order to convey your story beyond their grades and test scores. However, some colleges require supplemental essays, asking students to write your thoughts on some “very creative” topics. Some colleges ask “Why [their] University?” or “Tell us about an extracurricular activity.” However, others go well-beyond

If your family will need to depend on financial aid to attend college, your best bet is to find a school that will offer an excellent financial aid package to your child. A great way to assess the generosity of any school is to look at the percentage of financial need it typically meets for

It will soon be time to ask your teachers and/or your counselor for letters of recommendations.  But before doing that it helps to have done some self-reflection.  Think about your three favorite classes on campus.  Answer the following questions about yourself and how you have performed in each class.  What contributions have you made in class that this teacher could praise? Describe the ways

Welcome back from winter break! Now is the time to review your MIDYEAR CHECKLIST. January is a great time to get organized and jump start your college search.   1. Meet With Your High School Counselor Review your PSAT scores with counselor and parents (if you took it in the fall) Ask for recommendations for summer programs Schedule next year’s courses Schedule your standardized tests for

Worried about your upcoming finals or AP tests? Reduce stress and ace your tests by using these study tips from a graduate student. 1. Find a study space that suits you.  For students who need a bit of chaos while they work, coffee houses usually have the perfect amount of chatter and noise while also

Seniors, by now you’ve received financial aid awards from the schools that have offered you admission. But interpreting those awards might seems a bit like reading a foreign language. Here are six common terms that you will see on a financial aid award. Cost of Attendance – The Cost of Attendance is more than just tuition, it is an

How do you know if you need to take College Board SAT Subject tests?  Some colleges require or strongly recommend that you submit subject test scores (often two tests in subjects related to the major you are interested in – i.e. Math and Science for Engineering majors). Review the requirements of the colleges you are

January equals the mid-point of your senior year. Depending on how you feel about it, it’s exciting or depressing! NOW is the time to review your MID YEAR SENIOR CHECKLIST. Don’t postpone, there are a lot of time sensitive deadlines in the next few weeks.    1. Meet With your High School Counselor  Request a copy of your seventh semester transcript

Thanksgiving Thought…    “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”  Brian Tracy   Keep this thought in mind during the Thanksgiving season. When life sends you hard times or struggles, ask yourself,

You did it!  You are now officially a freshman again- but in college.  You are now out of high school!  Now is the time to: Pat yourself on the back!  Congratulations on a job well done. High five your friends!  You fought, lived, loved each other. You did it together. Hug your parents or loved ones! You could

Wondering what to look for and how to find colleges? Here are some of the factors to consider when comparing colleges: General Information- Where is it located? Is it public or private? How many students go to school here? Academic- Check out the acceptance rate. How hard is it to get in? What are the FISKE academic

Graduation completed? Check! Dorm room selected? Check! ATM card for college! What? Get an ATM card? Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money.  Here are 6 tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall. Open a bank account NOW and get

Summertime!  Dreaming of sleeping in, hanging out with friends and producing YouTube videos? Time is precious!  Plan now to use your summer time to explore careers, build upon your extra-curricular experiences, learn new skills or have new experiences. Here are some summertime ideas: Take up a new form of exercise (swimming, biking, running, etc.). Volunteer

Many colleges offer the students the opportunity to play sports – either at the varsity level, or in clubs and intramurals.  Do you have what it takes to play sports in college? Student athletes often report more stress than non-athletes. They have more responsibilities and may not get enough sleep.   However, athletes are more

Receiving the letter or email of acceptance to colleges is a time for celebration! What’s your next step? Many colleges will be inviting you to visit the campus as an “admitted student”. These visits can be: A designated day event on campus A designated weekend or overnight event on campus A designated window of time

Paying for college is often compared to paying for airline tickets. No two people pay the same price. What will your costs be at college? How much you pay for college depends on so many factors.  Knowing what those factors are, and how college will look at your family’s financial situation, will help you know

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2016-17 Applicants to the University of California system schools… Here are the new essay prompts that you will need to choose from to complete your application for the next admissions season! The changes are intense. Applicants are now required four essays with a 350-word limit. Freshman applicants will choose from eight different prompts, whereas transfer

Join EduPlan and Claudine Vainrub this Sunday, February 21st of 2016 at the Miami National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling – NACAC. Ms. Vainrub will be discussing Standardized Testing – ACT/SAT/TOEFL among others required for the college admissions process. Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about

 Students in China and South Korea who took the SAT on Oct. 11 will have their test scores delayed Here is an interesting article from Time Magazine: “All students living in China and South Korea who took the SAT on Oct. 11 will have their test scores delayed and reviewed because of allegations of widespread

According to a new article in TIME magazine, a redesigned SAT due out in the spring of 2016 will no longer reward students for the rote memorization of semi-obscure word definitions, but instead emphasize “high utility” words they’re more likely to encounter in life “Graduating seniors can throw their flash cards on the celebratory bonfire

Last week I visited a school, Philadelphia University (aka “PhilaU”), which is difficult to consider within the context of college rankings. PhilaU has some very interesting programs that combine design, engineering and business education as well as a five-year Physician’s Assistant degree. There are some traditional majors; you can earn a Bachelor’s degree in Biology,

EdX was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous courses. Through its institutional partners, the xConsortium, along with other leading global members, we present the best of higher education online, offering opportunity to anyone who wants to achieve, thrive, and grow. Thousands of students around

Levy Forchheimer took an unconventional route when he decided to go 5,000 miles from his home in New York to study at IDC Herzliya’s Arison School of Business in Israel. Unlike many students who go abroad, his journey wasn’t for a semester or even for a year. It was for the long haul. He received

Let’s assume that a Chinese family, anxious to provide their child with a world-class education, searches the web to determine where to start. They also base their search on anecdotal reports of friends, among numerous other factors. But the Chinese family is unlikely to visit the United States to participate in an extended college tour

Ever heard of being in the right place at the right time? When it comes to college admissions, applying at the right time can increase your chances of getting accepted. Early Action or Early Decision? Both are similar names for the same thing, an accelerated college application process in which students usually complete their applications

The 2015 college application season has officially opened. But in our desire to help our kids navigate this land-mine-fraught road, we might actually be doing some things that harm them. Lynn O’Shaughnessy, a nationally recognized college expert, author of “The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price,

Here is a newsletter from MDC. It does not just have information about MDC  scholarships; it also has good valuable information about other internet scholarship  search sites as well. It is typical that many students apply to MDC late in their senior year. This usually  occurs shortly after they realize that their acceptance into one

Greetings from Indiana University! Indiana University Bloomington is coming to your area! You have questions about college, and we’re coming to you with answers. At the IU Preview in your area you will learn more about the outstanding opportunities at Indiana University Bloomington. You can also meet other students and connect with admissions staff to get

Applying to college is a gamble.  You send your applications and test results off to a handful of universities with no guarantee of which ones will accept you, which one you will choose, or if you’re going to be happy with the end result.  You play your cards and hope to win.  There are a

    When dealing with the college admissions process, there are two types of counselors available. There are the independent college counselors, and there are college counselors or advisors. These two types differ in many ways. The first one is paid for by the student, while the latter is employed by the school. The organizations

This list includes institutions that are “test optional,” “test flexible” or otherwise de-emphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT. As the notes indicate, some schools exempt students who meet grade-point average or class rank

        Miami-Dade County Public Schools is offering exciting new innovations that will make the school year interesting, more relevant, and more productive for students, parents and educators. “We are exploring every possibility of making access to our world class educational system easier for parents and students, through the use of technology and innovation,”

Technology is nothing new, but today it is threatening to take our jobs like never before. “A machine doesn’t have to be perfect, just better than a human.” Already, automation is taking thousands of jobs around the world. From self driving cars, to automated coffee machines. This video dives into the harsh realities that our

The Wall Street Journal asks for feedback on financial aid costs. This could potentially increase awareness about college costs and financial aid for the upcoming school year. Click HERE to see the form.      

by: Nancy Griesemer  | DC College Admissions Examiner As hard as folks at the Common Application push to enforce ‘a one-size fits all’ application process, Common App member institutions push back equally forcefully for freedom to individualize applications in ways supporting their various admissions priorities. For example, most super-sized universities don’t need or particularly want essays and some don’t seem too concerned

Colleges and Universities in The United States with Binding Early Decision Admission Plans This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni   |   [last modified July 22, 2014 at 10:30 AM]   ARIZONA Prescott College   CALIFORNIA Biola University [also supports an ED II plan and an Early Action plan] California Polytechnic State University at

Here is a list of colleges as classified by their selectivity, according to criteria developed by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges (2009). The list can be sorted alphabetically, by state or by selectivity group. For selectivity categories, 1 indicates “most competitive,” 2 is “highly competitive plus,” 3 is “highly competitive,” and 4 is “very competitive

Traveling abroad can be exciting and challenging for any student. While you will get the chance to experience a brand new way of life, you will still be a stranger in a strange land. The most difficult thing for any person to do is absorb the content of their studies while adjusting to a serious

EVANSTON, Ill. — At the University of Tennessee this year, some fraternity pledges had hot sauce poured on their genitals. At Emory in Atlanta, pledges were required to consume items “not typical for eating” and to engage in fistfights. And at Wesleyan in Connecticut, a few months after the university reached a settlement with a

Is your son or daughter going to college soon? Review our new online courses on college admissions! Here are some of the topics available on Udemy and also on Teachlr: Successfully Navigate the College Admissions Process Scholarships – Finding Free Money for College Understanding Financial Aid How to Afford a College Education when Money is an Issue Colleges

by Laura Stampler This article is from Time Magazine. A Gallup poll found that the biggest factor in post-grad satisfaction was engagement in college — no matter whether you went to a state school or an Ivy league college The agony of college applications is often endured because of a supposed light at the end of

If you were considering that a college education might noy be necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, here is a wonderful article from Forbes that will shed some light into this topic… famous Entrepreneurs: Who They Are And How They Were Educated http://www.forbes.com/sites/davelavinsky/2014/04/11/famous-entrepreneurs-who-they-are-and-how-they-were-educated/

  Enrollment at American colleges is sliding, but competition for spots at top universities is more cutthroat and anxiety-inducing than ever. In the just-completed admissions season, Stanford University accepted only 5 percent of applicants, a new low among the most prestigious schools, with the odds nearly as bad at its elite rivals. To read the

Major changes to the exam include: Relevant words in context: “SAT words” will no longer be vocabulary students may not have heard before and are likely not to hear again. Instead, the SAT will focus on words that students will use consistently in college and beyond. Evidence-based reading and writing. Students will be asked to support answers

  by JESSICA GLAZER, NPR When Kristine Leighton graduated from a private college five years ago with a degree in hospitality, she owed $75,000 on student loans. Each month, she paid the minimum amount of $450 and lived at home with her parents on Long Island, N.Y. To read the rest of this article, click here