Focus on Majors: Human-Centered Design
Five Career Planning Ideas for High School Students – Five easy steps that students can use towards gaining insight into career possibilities. Students should begin by reflecting on their strengths and interests. Taking a career assessment test will offer career suggestions which might help guide them in a particular direction. Enrichment classes, job shadowing, and volunteering are also options towards discovering a career path.
Focus on Majors: Human-Centered Design – Majoring in human-centered design is ideal for students who like to think outside of the box and are interested in studying a broad range of disciplines, such as engineering, psychology, design and art.
Financial Matters: It’s Time to Complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile – It has been announced that the newly designed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open December 31st. This form is required if applying for need based financial aid. The CSS profile has been open since October 1st and is only required by 400 colleges.
Responding to Deferrals – Remember that a deferral is not a “no”. It may mean colleges need more information from you such as mid-year grades. Be sure to tell your high school counselor about any new achievements (academic and co-curricular) so they can mention these in their mid-year report which should be sent to the college admissions office.
Understanding Financial Aid Terminology
- Determining the Strength of a Department- When deciding which college you want to attend, it is important to look deeper into the department of your intended major. Students should research the amount of courses offered in the specific departments. Look into the faculty and their publications. Close inspection of departments will help determine academic fit.
- Viticulture and Enology Major- No, this major isn’t about drinking wine but rather the science behind the making of wine. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines hands-on laboratory, field work, science classes, and business courses.
- Understanding Financial Aid Terminology- Figuring out the world of college costs and whether to apply for financial aid can feel overwhelming. This article contains a glossary of terms that will assist in understanding the process.
- After Submitting Your Applications- Once your applications have been submitted, you can breathe a sigh of relief, but your job isn’t over yet. Make sure to check emails frequently, create student portals as requested by colleges, fill out financial aid forms if applicable and keep up on your school work. Most importantly, celebrate all that you have accomplished, applying to college is challenging.
AI and Your College Application Essay and the New FAFSA
- AI and Your College Application Essay- If you are using AI to create your college essay, learning your target institutions’ existing AI policies and their use of AI detection software is important. Understand that AI cannot replace the human touch.
- Majoring in English- Majoring in English can open up pathways to new fields of knowledge, exciting academic opportunities, and a variety of career options such as social media manager and corporate blogger.
- The New FAFSA- Changes in the new, simplified version are supposed to launch in December 2023. Questions have been reduced from 108 to about 36 and a simpler calculation tool will be used to determine student aid eligibility.
- The Digital PSAT- This October will give students the opportunity to take the digital PSAT. Check with your high school about registering and technical requirements. The PSAT score is not reported to colleges but is used as a qualifier for National Merit Scholarships.
The A to Z of College Finances
Tradeoffs – You Probably Can’t Have It All – When you’re putting together a college list, you will probably find some things you love and some things you’re not crazy about at each school. It’s like choosing a partner. You might have a wish-list of 37 characteristics, but if you hold out for every single one, you could be alone for a long time. Some things to consider as you craft your final list.
Majoring in Nutritional Sciences – Americans are obsessed with food. We spend vast amounts of time and money in a quest for the “perfect diet.” None of us ever seems happy with our current self—we constantly seek to lose or gain weight. By choosing to avoid meat or by not eating veal, we use our diets to make political and ethical statements. We look to nutrition to increase both the length and quality of life, and we search for supplements to enhance physical and mental performance. No wonder that a major in nutrition science, food science, or dietetics attracts so many college students.
The A to Z of College Finances – our easy alphabetical reminder of all of the financial components of the college experience.
Leaving for College – A bittersweet time for both graduating seniors and their families. While it’s normal for students to feel nervous about starting college, it’s a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start. This is your chance to become the person you want to be. Sure, it can be scary, but the payoff is pretty great.
Cutting the cost of college and colleges that change lives
- On May 01, 2023
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Studying Abroad – Freshman Year or Later – The opportunity to live and study in a foreign country is seen by students and parents alike as not just a fun part of college, but necessary preparation for working in a global economy. But there are many different types of study abroad programs. Consider these opportunities.
Majoring in Molecular Biology – Molecular biologists explore cells, their characteristics and parts, chemical processes, and how molecules control cellular activity and growth. They frequently focus on certain types of molecules or work to define the biological processes that cause genetic defects. Majoring in this field prepares students for a wide range of careers in scientific research, medicine, bioengineering, and biotechnology.
Cutting the Cost of College – As financial aid packages arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up, and gift aid is down. That means that colleges are offering less in the way of tuition discounts or grants and expect families to assume a greater part of the college financial burden. Luckily, there are ways to cut the cost of college. Explore them here.
Maximizing Your Summer Break – Summer provides the best opportunity for future college applicants to separate themselves from the pack. As the number of students applying to colleges continues its upward trajectory, so too does the need for students to make an effort to distinguish themselves. So how do you get noticed? Doing something meaningful over the summer is one of the most effective ways to stand out.
Colleges that Change Lives – When a college routinely admits B students and transforms them into high-achieving, confident college students, that school is having more of an impact than a highly ranked college that only admits top students. Read on to learn about colleges that do just that!
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