Research: it’s what earns you the title of PhD. Whether it’s a physicist in the lab, a historian studying ancient texts, or a political scientist running focus groups, research...
Research As An Undergrad: Getting Involved
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Questions You’ll Hear While Applying to College
We've all been there... dealing with the college questions that arise once you start applying to college. Here are some responses when that grandparent/second cousin/stranger at...
Why I Chose a Women’s College
When it comes to choosing your ideal college, there are many factors to take into account. For me, that was an environment that would empower me, help me gain new opportunities,...
Letting Go: How to Send Your Child to College Break-Down Free
It’s that time of year again—the days are blistering hot, tan lines are fully developed and summer is starting to wind down. For those of you with college-bound kids, it means...
Why You Should Be Asking Questions During Your Campus Visit
“Does anyone have any questions?” That is one thing I guarantee you’ll hear, no matter what campus you’re on. Between all the colleges I visited, I must have heard it a hundred...
Fiercest College Sports Rivalries
All across the country, from sports to academics, there are striking rivalries between universities. With competition that is typically built upon geography and history, check...
College Bucket List
One of the best parts about college is the memories you make outside of the classroom. Four years may seem like a long time, but it will go by in a flash. It’s important to pack...
3 Things Nobody Told You About the Selective Admissions Process
So you've done all the work, and now you're ready to apply to some of the nation's most competitive schools. You have a laundry list of glowing accomplishments from your GPA to...
How to Get to Know Your Teachers
Getting to know your teachers is vital to having a solid classroom experience. Making a positive impression on a teacher comes in handy not only for letters of recommendation,...
What to Do If You’re Denied, Deferred, or Waitlisted
When it comes down to it, no admissions decision is really final, but your investment of time and energy may vary widely depending on which letter you receive. Check out some...
College Spotlight: Caleb @ University of Texas
Meet Caleb, a senior at University of Texas at Austin majoring in Marketing. He previously attended Troy High School in Troy, Texas. What factors were most important when...
Healthy Coffee Alternatives
So you’re trying to cut the vicious caffeine addiction, huh? Or maybe you just don’t like coffee at all... Either way, with these five alternatives to the Java drug, you’ll be...