by admin | Jun 10, 2018 | Choosing a college, Transition to college, Uncategorized
Most colleges talk about their mission statements, but at Pitzer, the school’s core value of environmental sustainability is visible the moment you set foot on campus. You are surrounded by low-maintenance, drought-tolerant native plants such as cacti, and...
by admin | Mar 17, 2018 | ADHD, College applications, College special accommodations, Uncategorized
You may not have heard of Lynn University, but Apple has. Lynn is an Apple Distinguished School where all incoming freshmen receive an iPad Pro. The iPad is loaded with all of their lectures and textbooks – written by Lynn faculty. The campus store no longer...
by admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, Uncategorized
Dear Student, If you consider yourself a “liberal nerd,” Reed College could be a great fit for you. (Students looking to join a fraternity and/or play football should probably look elsewhere.) If you’ve been eyeing some of the most well-known and prestigious colleges,...
by admin | Jan 6, 2018 | Choosing a college, College applications, College essays, Early decision and early action for college applications, Financial aid for college, Transition to college, Uncategorized
If you feel stressed and overwhelmed by the college application process, you are not alone. Many students (and parents) feel this way. Fortunately, the secret to getting admitted isn’t simply to do more and more activities; it’s finding one thing you can...
by admin | Dec 19, 2017 | Choosing a college, College applications, Uncategorized
Brown University The seventh-oldest college in the U.S., Brown is a coed Ivy League school in Providence, RI with 6,200 undergrads, 2,000 graduate students and nearly 500 med school students. Among the Ivies, Brown is generally considered the most liberal and...
