Some students decide they want to enroll in a different school. This is where transfer admissions come in. Transfer admissions allow students who are already enrolled at one college or university to apply to another institution and continue their education in a new academic environment.
When beginning the college search process, it can be hard to know where to start. Students and families often default to household-name elite colleges or the ones they see in published rankings.
The college admission process is not one-size-fits-all. As a former admissions officer who reviewed thousands of applications at a selective liberal arts college, I found that some of the most memorable files belonged to non-traditional applicants.
The college admission process is not one-size-fits-all. As a former admissions officer who reviewed thousands of applications at a selective liberal arts college, I found that some of the most memorable files belonged to non-traditional applicants.
If you’re an aspiring artist planning your college journey, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is choosing between a traditional art school and an arts program within a college or university.
Studying business as an undergraduate is very exciting and will open doors to a wide variety of career paths and opportunities. As a future business student, you may be unsure which major to choose — and you’re not alone.
Looking at the undergraduate transcript for key indicators of academic achievement, graduate admissions committees assess an applicant’s potential to excel at rigorous coursework, manage multiple deadlines and heavy workloads, and contribute meaningfully to a learning community. While GPA alone does not capture the full range of an applicant’s academic potential, it is the go-to benchmark for review.
It’s important to be aware of how AI can benefit you, as well as its limitations and how it should not be used. For example, ChatGPT can be a great help if you’re starting research for your college list by suggesting schools based on the criteria you provide, but that’s really where its usefulness ends. It can’t provide nuance when it comes to things like campus culture, environment, and other considerations that help you narrow your list.
Are you worried about affording college? You are not alone. The financial aid process can feel intimidating and opaque, and you likely have a lot of questions. Let’s start by demystifying the CSS Profile.
It can take some students time to mature and realize their college ambitions — even a year or two after starting high school. As a result, they get a late start building a strong student profile for college admissions.
