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College Admissions Timeline
We all know that the college admissions process is complicated and deadline driven. With enough moving parts to make your head spin, students and parents ...7 Girls Running Our World This #WomensDay
You probably woke up to a million posts about International Women’s Day on your Facebook and Instagram feeds this morning. Great, but you know what? Women ...Mentoring Programs for Women in STEM
Are you in awe of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie’s work in radioactivity? Do you aspire to be like the incredible women that the Hidden ...Robot Summer Camp for High School Students
Summer camp. For many, those words bring to mind rustic cabins, swimming in a small lake, hiking through the woods, and conquering obstacle courses. For ...Deferred? Be Patient But Don’t Be Quiet
So you arrived at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Got through security and hustled to the gate with your carry-on. And then ...Curriculum requirements for Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum Requirements of a Mechanical Engineering Student Mechanical engineers work with machines and engines, from elevator technology to robotics. At a minimum, a mechanical engineering career requires ...College Application Deadlines: Don’t be last minute
College application deadlines. Don’t wait. I remember the last time I asked to be served at a restaurant just minutes before it was closing. What a ...Women in STEM Majors and Careers
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math form the STEM college majors. STEM careers take off in many directions and provide many opportunities for a college student ...Engineering for the “B” Student
Engineering for the "B" StudentLearn about physics and STEM majors by watching the Olympics
Are you looking at STEM colleges? Considering a career in science or engineering? Or are you just wondering how physics could apply to the so-called ...
Engineering at the Ivies
So, you want to study engineering at an Ivy League college? Calling all students interested in pursuing an engineering degree and are looking at the Ivy League as potentially good fits. Download this 60-page handbook which includes 8 Chapters - Covering in detail each...
Is the Reserve Officer Training Corps Right For You? (Part 2)
The History and Current Structure of the Reserve Officer Training Program Welcome to the second installment of our blog series exploring the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program. In the first installment, we learned what the ROTC is and what questions you...
Is the Reserve Officer Training Corps Right For You? (Part 1)
ROTC – What is it, exactly? ROTC is short for Reserve Officer Training Corps, which is a program of the US Army, Navy, and Air Force designed to train future military officers while they are attending college; Navy ROTC includes the Marine Corps option. These programs...
Showcasing Non-Academic Factors In Your College Application
Crafting a successful college application is perhaps the most intimidating challenge you’ve ever taken on, especially if you’re not at the tippy top of your class and you need to demonstrate all of the ways you shine that cannot be measured by statistics and grades....
Planning for Your Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Teacher Letters of Recommendation (LOR’s) play a key role in college admissions, so try to ensure they’re consistent with the rest of your application and your admissions strategy. A good rec letter should be personal, written by a teacher that has known you and...
How To Write An Inspired College Essay
Your college essay. It’s a big part of your college application and the biggest opportunity to demonstrate your “je ne sais quoi,” that distinctive, irresistible quality that makes you a valuable asset to admissions reps. If you have a less-than-perfect GPA or test...
How Many Colleges Should You Apply To?
Most students and their families understand the importance of fit. Now, you are tasked with applying these factors towards making your college list. It’s time to make some big decisions, decide on your “deal breakers” and apply to the schools that fit your unique...
Ten Exciting Careers for STEM Students to Explore
What exactly does a STEM career look like? Peruse this list of ten exciting professions open to STEM students in pursuit of interesting, exciting, and rewarding careers. To help you on your way, we’ve listed a few universities that provide education and research leading to each career!
The Advantages of a College Consortium
What exactly is a college consortium and is it right for you? There are many advantages to choosing a college consortium. Allow us to explain the ins and outs of college consortium and profile 5 of the most notable!
Don’t Let a Magazine Choose Your College
There are many factors that you should consider when choosing the colleges and universities to send applications. Make sure the colleges on your list aren’t chosen based on rankings, but rather by how well they align with your goals and needs. Read more!