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college comparisons

Which 8 Schools are Ivy League? Here’s the Full List

Eight research schools make up the “Ivy League,” including Harvard University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Columbia University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, and Cornell University. Each university has a rich history with outstanding programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and amazing networking opportunities. They’re also highly selective. Here’s a quick look at the list of Ivy …
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student life

Curious About Boarding School? Here’s What You Need to Know

What Is Boarding School? Boarding school is a type of educational institution where K-12 students live on campus during the term. Students have access to their classes, meals, extracurriculars, and other amenities. Boarding schools deliver a structured environment that focuses on academic learning and independence. However, it’s much more expensive than public and private schools …
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student life, tips tools & advice

Top Mistakes to Avoid as a College Student

Everyone makes a mistake now and then, but specific errors in college could impact a student’s grades, graduation timeline, stress levels, finances, and more. Thankfully, other college students have already made these mistakes, so you can learn from them! Here are 13 avoidable college student mistakes that can set you back – plus tips to …
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careers & internships

20 Best Careers for Women

Key takeaways: Some of the highest paying jobs for women are Nurse Anesthetists, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Dentists, Chief Executives, and Actuaries. Careers with the highest concentration of women workers include teachers, childcare workers, and healthcare professionals. When choosing the best career, it’s important women consider their interests, strengths, and goals in and out of …
affordability & college cost, questions & answers

Understanding Dual Enrollment and the Benefits for Students

Key takeaways: Dual enrollment students take college-level classes while still in high school, getting a head start on their undergraduate degree. Class availability depends on the school, but common options are in English, Math, and Foreign Language. Opting for dual enrollment can speed up your graduation timeline, lower overall college costs, and increase your acceptance …
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ACT & SAT

From Practice to Perfect: PSAT to SAT Conversion

The PSAT can help you prepare for the SAT, as it’s often seen as the “practice” SAT (though it really stands for Preliminary SAT). While it’s not a perfect 1:1 ratio, you can convert your PSAT score to an SAT score to see how you would have done if you took the real deal SAT. …
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college admissions

How Colleges Test IQ and Measure Intelligence

Many colleges request SAT or ACT scores from applicants during their admission processes, but what about IQ? While an IQ test can give you information about your potential, colleges and universities don’t often ask for your results or test your IQ should you attend. Below, we provided an overview of IQ, what it means for …
college search

10 Schools with Some of the Best Pre-Med Programs

Do you dream of becoming a doctor? After you graduate high school, it’s a process that can take an additional 11 years of education, starting with four years in college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Attending one of the schools with the best pre-med programs, including Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), the …

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