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U.S.News Rankings
Rankings

2025 US News & World Report College Rankings

2025 US News & World Report College Rankings The right university is a pivotal decision for students. Despite some controversy, the US News & World Report’s 2025 rankings remain a valuable source.  Nearly 1,500 colleges and universities across the United

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Developing skills with Humanities
Career Counseling

The Enduring Value of a Humanities Education

Value of a Humanities Education For centuries, scholars have been threatening the downfall of the humanities. James Hankins, a professor of History at Harvard University, argues that a systemic “dehumanizing” of the humanities in favor of science education, promoted through

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Using the common data set for college search
College Choice

Common Data Set- How to Use It for College Search

The Common Data Set- How to use it The Common Data Set results from a joint initiative among data providers in the higher education community. The publishers for the same are College Board, Peterson’s, and U.S. News & World Report.

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How to choose a major
Majors

How to Choose a College Major that is Right for You

Choosing the right college major can impact career paths, personal fulfillment, and education experiences. This post provides actionable steps for selecting a major that aligns with a student’s strengths, passions, and future goals. Assess Your Interests Every academic discipline provides

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Extracurriculars
Extra-Curricular

Extracurricular Activities-How to quantify your work

The college admission landscape has become exceedingly competitive. It is becoming critical for students to stand out in their college application and differentiate themselves from the next candidate. Extracurricular activities thus are important indicators of students’ demonstratable interests, skills, and

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