We’re sure you’re tired of hearing about the importance of good grades by now. After all, good grades are what get you into your dream school, right? But which grades do colleges actually look at? Do they see your whole high school career or just a few focused areas? Are some grades more important than others? In this post, we will show you the lens through which colleges assess your…

Are you considering a career in the medical field but unsure which specialization may be the right fit for you? We have compiled a list of average annual salaries for a variety of different physicians so you can compare each field and hopefully narrow down your options. Pediatric Physician – $244,000 To become a pediatric physician, you will first need to complete four years of undergraduate schooling. Throughout undergraduate, you…

As you may know, the Supreme Court recently ruled affirmative action with respect to college admissions unconstitutional. But what you might not realize is that this ruling could have a ripple effect into other aspects of society, especially corporate America.  Read on to learn more about affirmative action, the history of affirmative action in college admissions, and how the June Supreme Court decision can and will affect both higher education…

Do you want to start your own business? Maybe you have a knack for leadership or a budding interest in finance or technology? If so, you may want to consider applying to a business program for your undergraduate degree. In this guide, we have provided information about the top 12 undergraduate business programs in the United States for the 2022-2023 school year, as ranked by the U.S. News & World…

There’s a common misconception among high school students: if you have a B average, you can’t get into any good schools. This simply isn’t true. Not only do colleges take much more than just your grades into consideration during the admissions process, but there are plenty of high-ranking schools that accept a wide range of GPAs.  In this article, we will explain what it means to be a B student…

If you have your heart set on one of the eight Ivy League schools, you will want to have an impressive SAT score. These schools have notoriously low acceptance rates, and their admissions officers are only looking to accept the best of the best each year. If your grades, essays, recommendation letters, and test scores don’t stand out, neither will your application. While many of these schools are not requiring…

The first step on your journey to a notable medical career is to attend a notable medical program.  While there are hundreds of medical schools in the United States, you will increase your chances of future success by attending a reputable school that offers the resources, instructors, and hands-on experience you need to jumpstart your career. Although you will also want to consider which program best suits your personal needs…

When college admission officers evaluate applicants, they look for students who are the total package. Sure, they want to admit students with high cumulative GPAs and great standardized test scores, but they also pay close attention to recommendation letters, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, students often hurt their chances of admission because they don’t pay enough attention to their participation in extracurricular activities. While almost every student knows that…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top ranked schools in the country, and for good reason. MIT is home to prestigious schools like their Sloan School of Management and other world renown programs. It’s ranked fourth in the nation for research, first for engineering and technology, and third in the US overall. Located in beautiful Cambridge, Massachusetts, MIT is also desired for its proximity to art, history,…

Every year thousands of college students label themselves “pre-med” and declare majors like biology, chemistry, psychology, and biochemistry. While the world always needs more people to work in the medical field, many of the people who use the term “pre-med” do so without fully understanding what the term means or the requirements necessary to accomplish this goal. In fact, only 16.5% of students who intended to be a pre-med student…