College touring season is approaching and high school juniors (and even sophomores!) are starting to narrow down the colleges and universities they will be applying to. With almost 5,000 colleges and universities in the United States, it can be difficult to know how to pick the right one. We have compiled 10 factors to consider when drafting your list, read below to find out more! Majors This is a very important one! If you know…
Read More »Many students struggle with College English Composition coursework. Whether your child is a freshman or a senior, there are always new challenges when it comes to writing. Students will be required to write essays, term papers, theses, senior/final projects, and case studies. Along the way they may struggle with: Writing skills (basic punctuation/capitalization, sentence structure, syntax, etc.) Structuring essays Organizing large projects Brainstorming appropriate topics and outlining supporting arguments Strengthening and developing thesis statements Managing…
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Applying to colleges can be tricky, but if you make sure that you fully understand the process, things will go more smoothly. Many students believe the following “facts,” but doing these things will lead you down the wrong path. Here are some college application myths you should know about. 1. When applying early, there’s no real difference between early action and early decision. Early action and early decision applications have similar deadlines, but they are very different. Early…
Read More »If you are a parent or have a child in your life, you’ve likely experienced a moment of great pride in one of their achievements. It is also possible that you wished to have a way to somehow record their achievement. KudosWall is just the place to do that. You can start building your child’s online record and make sure it is a positive one. On KudosWall parents can “store pictures, videos, presentations,and documents,” ranging from…
Read More »Are you ready for college? If you haven’t ticked these items off your to do list, the answer is probably no. 1. Save money, plan a budget, and get financial aid straightened out. I’m sure you’ve heard the trope of the “poor college student,” but if you’re able, it’s a great idea to work and save as much money as you can before you leave for school. To avoid bank account panic later on, you should…
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When I was in high school only a few short years ago, it seemed like everyone around me had their whole lives mapped out. They knew exactly where they wanted to go to college, what they wanted to study, where they wanted to be in eighty years…you name it, they already knew it. No one else seemed to have problems with choosing a college major. Meanwhile, I felt like I had nothing figured out. I…
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While many high school seniors stress out about college applications, visits, and the like, there is another group of soon to be graduates looking into an alternate possibility. Gap years are traditionally a European custom and are a common choice for students are graduating from secondary school(i.e high school). The idea behind a gap year is to take a gap in between schooling, hence the name. In the last 10 years, gap years have increased…
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Did you know that some of the top-ranked universities in the nation are located right here in Massachusetts? Read on to find out more about five of the best colleges in the state. 1. Harvard University AT A GLANCE Location: Cambridge Tuition: $40,418 Campus: Midsize/city Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and is considered one of the most prestigious in the nation. Its 21,000 students pick…
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