The College Unraveled Blog
Did you know that there are things you can do throughout your high school career that can actually make college easier? It may surprise you to know that college prep should begin as early as freshman year of high school. With the help of your school's guidance counselor along with a college...
Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now?
Your first step is to carefully consider the rest of your college acceptances...
Did you know that social media can actually have an impact on college admissions? As you consider how to get into college, it is important to remember that the colleges you apply to maybe check your social media to help inform their final decision. The last thing you want is to go through all the...
If you are considering going to college you have probably heard the term “college admissions”, but do you really know what is all included in college admissions? The college admissions process begins earlier than you might think - in freshman year of high school - and continues all...
Today, students and parents alike are far more thoughtful about both if and where they continue into higher education after graduating from high school. That ‘where’ is always accompanied by ‘what should I study’. It has been shown that college graduates on average earn...
Molecular biology is the study of biology at the molecular level. It focuses on the structure and function of the molecules that form the basis of life. Molecular biologists explore cells, their characteristics and parts, chemical processes, and how molecules control cellular activity and growth....
As has been widely publicized of late, the College Board has announced some exciting updates to their standardized tests. The key parts of these changes include:
• Testing will be completed online
• Tests will last 2 hours, not 3
• Calculator allowed on all math questions
Factors...
During early May, high school students around the world sit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The College Board runs the AP program and provides teachers with curriculum guides so that they can cover the material students will be required to know for the exams. At some schools, students enrolled...
If you aspire to expose the world’s ills through documentaries, have visions of fame, fortune, and financial reward, or simply long to get paid for watching movies, Film Studies may be the major of your dreams. Among the most popular and competitive of college majors, Film isn’t just...
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college location, academic options, student services, clubs, and organizations, career preparations – but none of them matters if a family cannot afford that outstanding education. Attending college is a...
One student loves the non-competitive academic atmosphere at Haverford College, making learning much more enjoyable. Another student praises the intense competition at UC San Diego, motivating her to do her best work. Two great schools. But not great for every student. Both of these students had...
As we have often said, paying for college is a significant challenge for many families. Once all types of grants, scholarships, work-study options, jobs, and family contributions are cumulatively considered, many families find they still must borrow money to cover the remaining costs. Unlike...
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