4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

Applying to business school can be a competitive process. If you’re a college senior who wishes to enroll in business school this fall, at this point in the admissions process you have either submitted your applications during Round 1 or Round 2, or you are preparing your applications for Round 3 or Round 4 in March and April. For those of you who have completed your submissions, congratulations! All you have to do at the moment is wait for your schools’ decisions to arrive before you plan your next steps. For college seniors who are still working on MBA applications, there are a few steps you can take today to prepare for b-schoo ... Read More About 4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School

A Student Perspective on Columbia University

A Student Perspective on Columbia University

Philip earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavior from Columbia University. He specializes in psychology tutoring, algebra tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Columbia University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Philip: Unlike many urban campuses, Columbia’s main campus is quite centralized; most of the undergraduate buildings are within a rectangle bounded by 114th Street to the south, 120th Street to the north, Amsterdam Avenue to the east, and Broadway to the west. It really feels like a self-contained, traditional college campus in the middle Manh ... Read More About A Student Perspective on Columbia University

3 Common Questions Students May Ask in Admissions Interviews

3 Common Questions Students May Ask in Admissions Interviews

Although not all colleges require them, admissions interviews are becoming a popular supplement to high school students’ college applications. And for good reason—admissions interviews are a great opportunity for prospective college students to demonstrate their interest in the school, determine if they’re a good fit for the college to which they’re applying, and, of course, ask questions about what it’s like to be a college student. Applicants’ questions can vary widely. But there are a select few questions that might come up more frequently in admissions interviews than in others—and perhaps you&rsq ... Read More About 3 Common Questions Students May Ask in Admissions Interviews

3 Ways to Get Elementary Students Excited About Math

3 Ways to Get Elementary Students Excited About Math

Many students describe math as “boring” or “too hard.” While it’s important for students to engage with concepts and class activities that they don’t necessarily like, there are also ways to help students become more invested in the subject, such as using apps or manipulatives. Here are three ways to get elementary students excited about math this year: 1. Get elementary students excited about math by using manipulatives Manipulatives—which can be any physical object—are a great way to encourage hands-on learning and to build excitement in the classroom. There are a number of pre-made tools you ... Read More About 3 Ways to Get Elementary Students Excited About Math

The Harvard University College Experience

The Harvard University College Experience

Ashleigh earned her bachelor’s degree in visual and environmental studies from Harvard University. She specializes in algebra tutoring, biology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Ashleigh: Harvard University's campus is very urban, and is generally stress-free to traverse.  Sometimes, however, you may need to rush in order to reach your next class before "Harvard Time" is up (in other words, before seven minutes has passed since the start of class). The campus setting is wonderful because it is usually covered in ... Read More About The Harvard University College Experience