Stefanie Niles, President of the National Association of College Admission Counseling, the leading national organization for college admission professionals, has worked inside college admissions offices for decades. She shared some insight with Wow to help guide your students who are preparing for college through the stressful process. Niles, Vice president for Enrollment and Communications at Read More
Get out of Town Your son might want to stay as close to his high school buddies as possible, but splitting off from the pack can have admissions benefits. Colleges are always on the hunt for geographical diversity, so applying to the same schools as everyone else can actually decrease his chances of getting in. Read More
One college major offers smooth sailing above all others for students seeking a secure, well-paying job. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most valuable major, according to ranking a ranking of 162 college majors released Monday by personal-finance site Bankrate.com. Students majoring in the field learn how to design ships and their inner workings, Read More
This starts my 22nd year of teaching middle school. Yesterday was quite possibly one of the most impactful days I have ever had. I tried a new activity called “The Baggage Activity”. I asked the kids what it meant to have baggage and they mostly said it was hurtful stuff you carry around on your Read More
Should you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to send your child to his or her dream college? My answer to that dream college question has always been a resounding NO! Some of the universities that U.S. News & World Report loves to gush over now cost $300,000 or higher. And that’s for a SINGLE Read More
Transitioning from high school to college can pose completely new and daunting challenges. This is especially true socially, as it can be difficult for students to balance the new sense of freedom with the need to build their own structure and focus on their studies. When you add new college students’ fear of missing out Read More
Louisiana saw a 6% jump in higher ed enrollment after the requirement was put in place, but forcing students to complete FAFSAs may be a hurdle without adequate support. In an effort to connect students with college financial aid, some states are requiring graduating seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Read More
College rankings purport to tell the public which schools are worthwhile, even though many academics view the rankings as worthless. The latest salvo in the battle between the ranked and the rankers comes out of Reed College in Portland, Oregon. A statistics professor and a group of students say, based on an statistical analysis, Reed College Read More
ll high school students, from anxious new freshman to confident seniors, set their minds to making the most of the year. Four years may sound like a lot, but it’s a short time considering you’re setting the groundwork for the rest of your life. Goal: College! Here are 7 ways to ensure this school year Read More
The SMART application opened on August 1, 2019 and we want to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program offers students the chance to pursue their passion in STEM while supporting the mission of the Department of Defense (DoD) as a prominent scientist, engineer or researcher. Apply now to be the future leaders Read More
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