Pursuing a higher education is often an overwhelming process for students and parents alike. To simplify the task of choosing an institution, the Obama administration has launched a new “College Scorecard” – a White House effort to assist Americans in finding the best value for their education dollars. In a recent address to the nation, President […]
What God’s Classroom Looks Like: The Faith-Based College Experience
With over 1,000 faith-based universities throughout the United States, people may wonder what the pros and cons are regarding attending a faith-based college. There are schools that are non-denominational, some that are Catholic, others that are Lutheran, and still others that are Methodist.Some colleges offer a Christian world-view, although many also offer a secular curriculum. […]
Ways to Leverage a Strong Alumni Network to Give Your Career a Boost
A vital, but sometimes overlooked, benefit of attending a reputable college or university is the value of the alumni network. Current students and especially graduating seniors can utilize this resource to get in contact with people in their same career field, with whom they already have a baseline connection. Alumni understand what it’s like to […]
How Colleges are Helping Families Caught in the Middle Class Squeeze
Everyone involved in the realm of higher education today knows that sticker prices of colleges and universities can be daunting for students and their families. With the highest of these prices coming in at over $60,000 for tuition, room, and board, the prospect of a post-high school education may seem slim for most students in […]
Are Division III Athletics the Smarter Choice?
When it’s time to choose a college, student athletes have a lot to prioritize: a quality education, a great college experience, and the kind of athletics program that pushes them to compete hard and up their game. The answer to that question usually isn’t a private liberal arts college. But California’s Whittier College—and its superstar […]
New Science and Learning Center at Whittier College
Imagine the traditional liberal arts education turned upside down; a liberal arts education where science is at the core of learning. Liberal arts colleges across the country are putting a new emphasis on the sciences, and nowhere is this emphasized more than at Whittier College, where science is taking a lead role in student development. […]
St. Olaf College Main Street Initiative
Sponsored Content. It’s been said that the only constant is change. This is certainly true of the personal development that happens throughout our lives. People grow and change over time based on experiences, changes in circumstance and just plain, old-fashioned personal growth. St. Olaf College recognizes this and has developed what can only be called […]
Why You Should Not Send Your Child to an Ivy League School if They Want to Study Science
At the beginning of the college search process, students often start with a misguided assumption. The idea that Ivy League schools are the best starting point in their college career is a common misconception. Some current statistics we have gathered will shine a light on another possible option that students often disregard when making their […]
The “Smartest” Liberal Arts Schools and What Makes them So Great
Liberal arts college admission’s offices today are well oiled machines. They know who their target applicants are and they do their best to attract them. Competition among top schools can be very tight, and this is one aspect that helps make these schools so great. But, what is it about these schools that attract students […]