When beginning the college admissions process, it’s important to work closely with your school counselor – he or she can serve as a resource for information on developing a college list, standardized tests and financial aid. However, because the ratio of students to guidance counselors can be as high as 500:1, working with just your … Continue reading The advantages of an admissions counselor

While salary potential is just one of many factors to consider before attaining your master’s degree, it is an important consideration amidst increases in tuition. According to PayScale‘s Best Master’s Degrees for Jobs, here are the master’s programs with the highest salary potential: Biomedical Engineering (BME) Computer Science (CS) Physics Corporate Finance (MBA) General & … Continue reading Master’s programs with the highest salary potential

College admissions can be daunting for high school students – competitive colleges consider strong academics, compelling essays, a flawless interview, glowing letters of recommendation and high scores on standardized tests. With all of these factors, why do colleges also stress that they seek students who have extracurricular involvement and leadership? Consider the following: Colleges are … Continue reading Why colleges and universities want “active” students

With holiday breaks soon approaching, now is the time when many families will begin planning college visits. As you’re busy preparing an itinerary for where you’ll be travelling, it’s just as important to focus on what you can do to maximize each visit. What makes a college visit successful is doing the very things that … Continue reading Maximizing your campus visits

Are you a life sciences major and not sure what to do after graduation? You don’t have to end up in a white lab coat staring at petri dishes all day – unless you want to! There are tons of other options for future careers as well. Getting a graduate degree can open many new … Continue reading Potential Careers for Science Majors