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Studying Abroad? Here’s How to Get a Student Visa

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 21, 2023

Are you planning on studying abroad? While these programs provide unique opportunities to students who participate, you do need to take care of a few things before you head to another country. One step you may have not realized you had to complete? Getting your student visa. It’s a requirement for attending college in another …

careers & internships, majors & industries

10 Least Common Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 24, 2024

We’ve previously talked about the most common majors among recently graduated undergraduate students in the United States, but what about uncommon majors? Using the data published by the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for 2020-2021, we’ve put together a list of 10 of the least …

majors & industries

Tips for Students Who are Undecided on Their Major

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 13, 2023

As you’re getting ready to graduate high school, the number one question you’re going to hear is, “So, what college are you going to go to?” That one will be quickly followed by, “What are you going to major in?” If you don’t have an answer to that second question, you’re not alone – and …

questions & answers

How To Go to College Debt Free (Or with Less Debt)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 15, 2023

No one wants to graduate college under a mountain of student loan debt that needs to be repaid. And as a result, some students are actually forgoing the college experience all together in order to save their future finances. While sometimes it is unavoidable if you want to go to a particular college or study a …

questions & answers

Using ChatGPT as a tool – An Emerging Skill

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 11, 2023

ChatGPT has been banned from many schools due to its ability to make cheating easier than ever. Students simply put in a prompt and the tool returns a full essay, completed math equations, and other finished school work.  While using ChatGPT can result in plagiarism and students simply not learning the lessons, there are upsides …

careers & internships

Internships and Other Cool Opportunities at Apple

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 8, 2023

Have you ever dreamed of working at a tech giant like Apple after your college graduation? Well, you might not have to wait! Apple actually offers a few different internships and other opportunities for students looking to get a head start on their career. While some of their positions do require you to live in …

college search

Your 3 City Guide to CollegeFest

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 8, 2023

Does your city have a CollegeFest? Three major cities – Rochester, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Boston, MA – have their own CollegeFests available for their students, but each one is very different! We outlined what you can expect at these events and why you should definitely plan to go to your city’s CollegeFest this year. …

ACT & SAT

What is the ACT to SAT Conversion?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 5, 2023

When applying to colleges or scholarships, you might see some require you to have specific or minimum ACT or SAT scores to be accepted or eligible to apply. Understanding how the scores compare to one another – or convert – will help you determine the best test for you and your chances of being accepted …

financial aid

States that Offer Programs for Free or Reduced Cost Community College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 6, 2023

Did you know that several states offer free or reduced community college tuition to their students? Taking advantage of these programs can be a great way to start your education and save money! Below, we’ve outlined all of the states that currently have programs to make attending community colleges more affordable. States That Offer Free …