Welcome to the Blog!
Recent Posts…
Demystifying the E in STEM
Our new guide to engineering majors helps you understand the similarities and differences between them and how to choose among different engineering majors and college ...Mathematics: pure vs. applied math
Can you be in STEM without math? Math is the foundation of all STEM education. There – that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. But ...Technology and High Tech
Technology can refer to both the tools we use, and the skills and knowledge used to create them; because of that duality, it is possible ...Finding a STEM college
An easy icebreaker when talking about STEM college education is to ask “What are the best colleges for ____ majors?” The key to answering that ...Chemical Engineering – Isn’t That Just Chemistry?
So, you took freshman chemistry. Then organic chemistry. And AP chemistry. Along the way you discovered you really enjoy being in the lab, weighing and ...Critical Thinking Skills for STEM Majors (and Careers)
When I hear students discussing college admissions for liberal arts degrees, and what they would learn, I often hear the term ‘critical thinking skills’. Well, ...What is engineering?
When I hear a parent talk about their student going into engineering, my first question is ‘what branch of engineering interests them?’ which often results ...Need Help Organizing?
Need Help Organizing?Which Early Admission Program Is The Right One?
Colleges use all sorts of early admission schemes that will dictate when you submit your application and when you receive your decision. Consider these early ...7 Ways to Show Colleges the Love
When it comes to the college admissions process, it’s important to demonstrate your interest to specific colleges on your list. With so many kids applying ...
Grit: Redefining A Quotient for College Admissions
'Grit’ poses as a relative newcomer to college admission circles. Along with its sidekicks, tenacity and perseverance, ongoing research suggests that college admissions now consider these variables in their selection process. Non-cognitive variables, (the technical...
3 Reasons Why Reading is a MUST for High School Juniors.
Last month, as I sat down with a new student for the first time, I began my usual inquisition – a perfectly balanced barrage of questions that blends numeric stats with slightly pesky probing. Like any diligent educational consultant, I try to make sure that I have...