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Focus on Majors: Psychology
If your student is fascinated by why people think, feel, and act the way they do, psychology might be a major worth considering. Psychology is the scientific study of the connections between the mind, behavior, and environment. Students explore how decisions are made, how relationships form, and how internal and external factors shape behavior over a lifetime. What Do Psychology Majors Study? Because psychology is grounded in research and data, most programs begin with found
Dec 4


Financial Matters: How to Find Colleges That Offer Merit Aid
Perhaps you’ve realized that you won’t qualify for need-based aid after running net price calculator tools or an SAI tool. That can be discouraging. The good news is that many colleges award merit aid, which is money given for achievement rather than financial need. Understanding how merit aid works, how it differs from need-based aid, and how to find generous colleges can make a difference. Merit Aid vs. Need-Based Aid • Need-based aid depends on your financial situation, a
Nov 13


Insights into Playing Sports in College
Many student-athletes dream of playing a sport in college. However, with competitive recruiting, levels of play, and misconceptions about...
Apr 23


Overused College Essay Topics
All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you're dreading it or excited to...
Apr 16


Financial Matters: Asking for More Merit Aid
Your teen has just received their college acceptance letters, and one of those schools is their first-choice college—exciting news! But...
Apr 10


Understanding Letters of Recommendation
The application requirements for most colleges in the US include a letter of recommendation from the student's high school guidance...
Mar 31


Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it's easy to feel...
Mar 27


Focus on Majors: Languages
There are roughly 311 different languages spoken in the United States alone, with more than 6,500 languages spoken worldwide....
Mar 7


Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole...
Feb 28
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