My first job right out of college was as an English as a Foreign Language teacher. Through the JET Program, which places English speakers at local Japanese schools to foster a language and cultural exchange, I got to live in Tokyo, Japan for several years during which I traveled the
Here is a breakdown of the college admissions trends during the 2023-2024 cycle and how this might affect applicants going forward.
College admissions officers read thousands upon thousands of college essays every year, including yours. How do you stand out from the crowd? To put it simply: be specific. In the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, Harvard College received nearly 57,000 applications. With three essays included on the application, not including the optional
Attending top private colleges or public institutions can provide students many benefits, as prospective students most likely already know, but one of the most significant advantages can take effect after graduation: higher median earnings in graduates’ careers.
You’ve probably heard how AI-powered software is affecting multiple industries, but how could AI play a role in college admissions? Both students and admission officers could be affected by these changes in the coming years. Nowadays, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence — from business executives praising
The college admissions process is a stressful time for any student, but with the growing presence of college admissions content on social media, it has become even more daunting. Seeing viral videos of people being accepted into their top-choice schools can leave many young people feeling discouraged if they don’t
It’s that time of year again — Ivy Day 2023! After months of hard work, thousands of applicants across the country have eagerly been awaiting news about whether they will be accepted into an Ivy League university. On the evening of March 30th, 2023, each school will finally reveal its
Many college students decide early on that their original school of choice is not a good fit for them and decide to transfer to another college. Here’s why students transfer schools and what you should know before starting the transfer process yourself. College students might realize early on in their
There has been a lot of debate recently about the role of “legacy” in the college admissions process. What does it mean to be a legacy student at a college or university, and what role does legacy status play in the college admissions process? As new college admissions statistics continue
Recently, applicants to all of the eight Ivy League schools found out whether they were accepted, waitlisted, or rejected. Now that most of them have released their admissions data, we can deduce some trends in elite college admissions that will be helpful for students and families applying in the future
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