Alia Wong from The Atlantic recently wrote a three-part series on the process of admissions for elite colleges Elite College Admissions (Story one: The Absurdity of College Admissions, Story two: Where College Admissions Went Wrong, and Story three: The Commodification of Higher Education). Wong outlines how college rankings have “helped shape a world in which students are seen as consumers, and colleges and universities as commodities.” She explains that elite college rankings and the admissions…
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With college acceptances just beginning to come out, a lot of excitement is in the air for high school seniors. However, dealing with rejection from colleges is also an important thing to be aware of. It is possible that you may not be accepted to every school you applied to, especially when it comes to “reach schools.” It can be disappointing and very difficult to deal with these rejections, but it is necessary to remain…
As the end of the Fall semester approaches, students are preparing for final exams and cramming in their final assignments. On top of finals, many students may also be feeling like their first semester wasn’t as they hoped it would be, but this doesn’t mean college isn’t the right fit for them. If this sounds like you, read on. Transferring to a different college may sound overwhelming but it could be the appropriate change…
Starting in March, there will be changes to the 2016 SAT exam. These changes have sparked a lot of discussion on whether they will be beneficial or detrimental to students. The math portion will be focusing on fewer subject areas and there will be more emphasis on the student’s reasoning skills. The Essay portion of the exam will be optional, and students are given 50 minutes to complete it. Finally, there will be no more…
Anyone who has applied for federal student aid knows that it is a lengthy and complicated process. Luckily, there are now Updated FAFSA Procedures to simplify the process for everyone. The changes will be implemented for those entering college during the 2017-2018 school year. Read below to see what changes have been made and how they will make applying for federal student aid easier! Submit earlier FAFSA will be able to be submitted starting the…
Technology is becoming in demand for the 21st century. Technology in the classroom has helped students engage and adapt with a variety of devices. Devices such as computers, Smartboards, webcams, and projectors help build stronger and longer lasting engagement inside the classroom. These devices are being used to increase class interaction and discussion. Smartboards have helped students increase student-to-student interaction and has given them the chance to participate in a more willing and excited way.…
Many Universities seek students who are driven to be a leader. This is because they want a student who can improve their school’s environment by leading a team in an efficient and positive way, for both students and teachers. They are interested in students with optimistic attitudes who can take on responsibility and guide their team in a clear direction. A leader is someone who is reliable and can motivate their team to achieve…
Public speaking very commonly causes discomfort and anxiety. Most students who are not required to take a public speaking course try to avoid it all together. The truth is a public speaking course may come off as intimidating, but is known to help build someone’s confidence. Many students assume presenting in the classroom will be the only time public speaking is necessary, but it’s usually just the beginning. Public speaking can be an essential qualification…
The ACT Writing Section Is Changing Reasons for Changing: Colleges complain that students can’t write in a sophisticated manner, so the ACT Writing section is being redesigned to more accurately assess writing skills. With these changes, colleges will have access to new information about a student’s strengths, allowing students to demonstrate their “analytical writing ability” through their scores in the 4 domains. Changes: Prompts are longer, more complex and focus on “contemporary issues” rather than school-themed…
