Tag: College Majors
IvyWise Live: College Admissions 101 Series: Decision Rounds and Application Strategies
Events College Admissions 101 Series: Decision Rounds and Application Strategies DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT With many colleges offering a variety of application rounds, including Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision, it can be difficult for students to develop the right application strategy for them. In this talk, IvyWise college admissions counselors shed light on why colleges offer different application rounds so students can understand how they can use a smart strategy to best optimize success in the college application process. Attendees will learn the differences between the various application rounds, how to identify the best round to apply during for each college on their list, and what steps to take if deferred during an early application round.
IvyWise On-Demand: A Look Inside Liberal Arts Colleges with a Former Admissions Director
Events A Look Inside Liberal Arts Colleges with a Former Admissions Director DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions counselor Eric for a deep dive into liberal arts colleges. With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
IvyWise On-Demand: A Look Inside Business Colleges with a Former Admissions Director
Events A Look Inside Business Colleges with a Former Admissions Director DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions counselor Nat for a deep dive into colleges where students can study business. With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
IvyWise On-Demand: A Look Inside Political Science and Pre-Law Colleges with Former Admissions Directors
Events A Look Inside Political Science and Pre-Law Colleges with Former Admissions Directors DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Christine and Robin for a deep dive into colleges where you can study political science and pre-law. With over 3,000 four-year institutions in the U.S.
Exploring an Interest in Psychology
Do you enjoy learning about the brain and how it works, why we make the decisions we make, and how the brain influences our behaviors? Are you interested in mental health? If you answered yes to either (or both!
The Benefits of Academic Advising
By Mike, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor “What do you want to do with your life?” As a former academic advisor and faculty at a public college, I often found that this question struck fear in the hearts of first-year college students, turning a conversation about potential majors into an existential identity crisis. In high school, the conversation around college majors and career paths is typically held within the lens of graduation or college admission requirements and fails to give the requisite time to answer such a big question in a thoughtful and informed manner.
What to Know About Double Majoring
Peruse the academic offerings on any university’s website, and you’ll encounter everything from the more “traditional” psychology, math, business, and English majors to several intriguing potential majors like neuroscience, Slavic, and Eurasian Studies, public policy, astrobiology, and data science. Suffice to say that one of the most exciting aspects of pursuing a college degree is that you finally get to focus on an academic area that genuinely intrigues you and ignites your curiosity. For some students, however, pursuing a single academic major simply won’t suffice, and they choose to double major in another academic area of interest.
5 Things You Need to Consider as a Math Major
Mathematics is one of the most useful skills to gain in high school and college, as it helps open the door for many lucrative and fulfilling careers. As a math student and a professor, I've seen a lot of students go on to do great things with their math degrees. Math majors can get hired as actuaries, statisticians, financial planners, cryptographers, and accountants straight out of college.
Undergraduate vs. Deferred Enrollment: How to Know When You Will Be the Most Competitive Business School Applicant
By Danielle, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor One of the most common discussions I have with families is when to apply to business school. There are three questions to consider: Should the high school student apply directly into an undergraduate business program? Should the student apply at the end of their undergraduate studies through deferred enrollment programs?
Applying to College as an Undecided Student
By Alecia, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor One of the most compelling and authentic applications I read during my time as an admissions officer at Duke University was from a student who applied as undecided. His college counselor reached out to me earlier in the admissions season and explained that he was having trouble deciding which major he’d like to pursue — his interests were evenly split between engineering and entrepreneurship. I responded that the most important aspect of the college admissions process is authenticity.
Not Just Business as Usual: Exploring an Undergraduate Business Degree
Despite the current economy, a business education is still a hot commodity—and if you’ve found yourself glued to MarketWatch.com, thinking about how to launch your great business idea, or wowed by the impact of Twitter and Facebook on customer service, you might want to consider a school with an undergraduate business program. There are many undergraduate business programs in the country, offering a wide range of opportunities for students interested in fields such as finance, accounting, international business, real estate, marketing, information technology and entrepreneurship.
How Students Can Develop an Interest in History
Is the study of history – history? In recent years, only about 1% of college students graduate with a degree in history. In fact, between 2008 and 2017, the latest year with available data, the number of history majors has plummeted by nearly 30%.
Spotlight on Latin American Studies
Latin American studies is an exciting and unique concentration that gives students a specialized global perspective. In these programs, students study the politics, history, culture, and language of Latin American countries and become experts on the many intricate and fascinating aspects of these nations. Students have the opportunity to graduate with an interdisciplinary major, and colleges across the country have developed programs and institutes that provide student bodies with highly specialized educations in the field.
How to Explore Your Interests and Choose a Major
As you imagine your college experience, perhaps you think primarily of the friends you’ll make, what type of campus you’ll be a part of, and how you want to be inspired and intellectually challenged. As you consider the intellectual experience and your eventual career, no doubt your choice of major plays a major (no pun intended) role in how you set the scene. While the choice of major doesn’t feel difficult for some students, it’s a daunting task for others.
The Case for Reviving the Humanities
Once upon a time, it was cool to study history and literature, but this fall, some of the most in-demand college classes will not be covering Shakespeare or the Cold War, or even supply and demand, but rather the language , that of zeroes and ones. Last year, for example, over 500 (or nearly one in 10) undergraduates filled CPSC 100, a.k.
The Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Today’s World
By IvyWise College Admissions Counselor The growing cost of college combined with the increasing demand for students in career-ready fields such as engineering, finance, computer science, and medicine has left many people challenging the liberal arts. Much of the conversation surrounding higher education is focused on value and ROI. What majors earn the most right out of college?
There’s an App for That! Dr. Kat’s List: 5 Colleges for Computer Science and App Development
Compiled by the team of counselors at IvyWise These days, with advancements in technology, there’s an app for just about anything and a need for people to build them. STEM-related fields are seeing a high demand for workers, with jobs expected to grow 17% over the next decade, and as a result, many students are realizing the value of a STEM education – often in terms of ROI and job demand. Computer science and app development are booming fields, and many colleges are catering to those needs with exceptional programs for budding techies.
Undergraduate Business School Essay Tips from a Former Admissions Officer
By Danielle, IvyWise MBA Admissions Counselor and Former Director of Deferred Enrollment at Wharton MBA Business is the number one undergraduate degree in the US. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, 19% of bachelor degrees granted in 2019-20 were business degrees. However, some of the most selective universities do not offer undergraduate business degrees.
What Are the Benefits of a Public Policy Degree?
By Indhika, IvyWise Graduate Admissions Counselor and Academic Advisor In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, and rapidly changing domestic and international political landscapes, have underscored the need for a new generation of leaders who are motivated and well-prepared to address complex societal challenges. Across sectors, it is important to elevate the importance of measuring program impact, identifying policy recommendations, and contributing to the public sphere. Public policy experts can be found in roles as diverse as business analysts, artists, engineers, educators, lawyers, and healthcare professionals.
Careers for Social Sciences and Humanities Majors
By an IvyWise Academic Advisor As an Academic Advisor, it is not uncommon for my advisees to find a subject they are passionate about but express concerns that it is a poor choice to declare as their major. After all, with STEM majors increasing in numbers and taking center stage these days, and their marketability and professional trajectory obvious, students interested in the social sciences and humanities can feel like they have chosen a major with an ambiguous career or graduate school path. Plus, with college tuition on the rise as families grapple with the financial hits from the pandemic and inflation, the pressure is on for students to make the “right” choice in majors that will provide a return on their investment and a good livelihood.
Discovering Your Passions as an Undecided Student
By Carolyn, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor One of the most daunting parts of the college application process is the pressure to decide right now what you want to study and the type of career you plan to pursue. First, you should know that being unsure about these things, or even having no inkling at all of what you want to do after graduation, is normal. That being said, it may be helpful to begin exploring your options in high school to make the college process as clear and straightforward as possible.