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College Myth: Colleges Only Care About GPA and Test Scores

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

GPA and test scores are the most quantifiable aspects of a college application. This makes them easy to compare–and may explain why applicants tend to place so much Iemphasis on them. While these ARE important, they’re not the only things that colleges consider when reviewing your application. In fact, just consider that many schools will receive thousands …

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College Myth: Colleges Are Only Looking for One Type of Student

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

A common misconception is that colleges only accept certain types of students. Similarly, some students convince themselves that individual colleges prefer students with very particular skill sets. In reality, colleges seek to build diverse and interesting classes. Part of higher education is familiarizing yourself with the world at large. This involves getting to know people …

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Top 15 US Colleges and Universities

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Rural or small town college campuses can be peaceful, but there’s something alluring about a big city. Students are drawn to urban campuses for their abundance of cultural and professional opportunities, all-encompassing amenities, and the promise of fun. Here are 15 best urban colleges in big cities which we think live up to these expectations. …

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Myth: In-State Colleges Are More Affordable

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many college students–convinced that state colleges are cheaper–make the mistake of limiting their college search to in-state public colleges. For some students, an in-state public university may be the best choice. But, others risk attending a college that’s not a great fit by limiting their options without knowing the real cost of all their options. Are …

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7 Organizations Working to Promote Women in STEM

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Women make up 52% of the college-educated US workforce. And while, for the first time in 2022, more women than men have been accepted into STEM programs (55%), women currently only represent 29% of those who work in STEM today. And 50% of women will drop out of the field within their first 12 years. …

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16 College Rec Centers So Awesome They Will Make you Want to Work Out

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

As colleges become more selective, so do their students. For the last decade, universities have begun to attract students with beautiful—and giant—recreation centers. The result is some of the best outfitted and designed fitness college rec centers in the country. Whether you spend hours a week at the gym or need some motivation to get …

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8 of the Most Incredible College Art Galleries in the U.S.

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Since the 19th century, colleges have collected art to display in their own art gallery for the enrichment of their students. Even more so, there are nearly 680 of these galleries in existence today in the US. Additionally, many college galleries rival the nation’s best public museums. Almost all college art galleries are open to …

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A Million Millions: Student Loan Debt vs. Valentine’s Day Spending

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each year, we hear about the huge spending for Valentine’s Day. And, almost every day, we are reminded how much student loan debt Americans have. But, how do the two stack up? Well, it’s really not much of a contest. Student loan debt in America is currently at $1.2 trillion, which dwarfs any measure of …

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The 15 Best College Town Burger Joints

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is something that feels right about enjoying a delicious hamburger in a college town. Maybe it’s the monotony of dining hall food that makes burger joints so popular around college campuses, or maybe it’s just tradition. Whatever it is, it’s basically a requirement that college towns have a restaurant where you can get a …