Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada created by the College Board that offers college-level courses and exams to high school students in a broad range of subjects. American colleges and universities consider AP courses in assessing a student’s qualifications for … read more
Most top-tier colleges and universities have announced the results of their early admission cycles for the Class of 2023. Many of these institutions reported a record-high number of early admission applicants, continuing the trend of the last decade.
Some admissions … read more
In a change in admissions policies announced earlier this year, two Ivy League universities, Princeton and Brown, stated that they’ll require applicants to submit graded papers as part of the 2018-2019 cycle. These new policies closely follow the announcements that … read more
Any student who has been on stage and experienced the adrenaline rush of performing may wish to consider singing, dancing, or acting as a career. As in any other profession, success in the performing arts calls for intensive training. A … read more
When you hear about Johns Hopkins University in the news, it often concerns one of two renowned organizations affiliated with the school — the Applied Physics Laboratory and the Medical School and Center. Less noted but equally renowned are the … read more
The liberal arts are those fields that cultivate intellectual ability rather than technical or professional skills. The term “Liberal Arts & Sciences” has been used since the advent of the medieval European university, when the seven liberal arts were taught … read more
A case in U.S. District Court in Boston that has garnered much attention in the general press and especially in academic circles is Students for Fair Admission, Inc., v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. Simply put, … read more
A college professor can have a life-altering effect on a student. This occurs often at top-tier institutions where the faculty-to-student ratio is low. The best professors impel students to challenge the conventional wisdom of the society around them. They teach … read more
For years, there have been disparaging one-liners about the University of Chicago that are enjoyed most by its students and alumni, such as, “The place where fun comes to die” and, “The circle of hell Dante forgot”. This … read more
A number of highly selective colleges and universities recently released the results of their Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), or Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) admissions processes. Once again, a surprisingly large number of applicants with excellent test scores … read more
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