Articles tagged with College Life

How to Prepare for a College Visit

How to Prepare for a College Visit

College visits are important; that fact has already been well established.  But why are they so important?  This is something you must understand before you embark on one of these trips or else it could very possibly end up being a waste of time.  Going on a college visit just to follow a tour guide around and then be able to say you were physically there is not why you should be doing this.  Choosing the college you will attend is one of the biggest decisions of your life and heading over to the campus for a day or two will be one of the most helpful factors in your decision-making – if you go about it with the right ... Read More About How to Prepare for a College Visit

A Guide to the Study Guide

A Guide to the Study Guide

Everyone has their own method of studying, but the classic process of making a study guide is something you see quite often.  But how can you make a truly great study material that will actually increase your chances of successfully retaining this information?  Well, first off, it is vital that you understand the information rather than just memorizing it – this may be something you heard your middle school teachers preach to you, but it really is good advice. Step #1: Identify all necessary information.  Go through your notes, your textbooks, and every powerpoint slide that teacher presented and narrow down what is impor ... Read More About A Guide to the Study Guide

4 Myths About College Classes - Busted

4 Myths About College Classes - Busted

It’s no secret that as students get older, classes get harder.  Curriculums get more and more challenging as you move up the education ladder one year at a time, so graduating high school seniors will rightfully assume college classes are going to be significantly more difficult.  This is a correct assumption, but a number of myths surrounding the subject of university courses tend to take over students’ minds as well.  Here are a few myths debunked. #1: You’ll only have to take classes you’re actually interested in. The key word that makes this myth untrue is only.  Of course, when you get to coll ... Read More About 4 Myths About College Classes - Busted

My Experience At Williams College

My Experience At Williams College

By Chloe Brown (The second part in the series of an insider's account of her college admissions process and college life) My time at Williams was exactly what I wanted it to be, even though it wasn’t what I necessarily expected it to be. But that’s a large part of what makes college so exciting—it’s exactly the sort of place where you’re supposed to surprise yourself, push your own limits, and be inspired by things you didn’t even know about. When I came to Williams, I was certain I would be an English major, learn French, and continue singing classically as I had throughout high school. Everyone else chan ... Read More About My Experience At Williams College

How To Pick Your College

How To Pick Your College

Spring is here and high school seniors across the nation are eagerly awaiting admission decisions to arrive in their inboxes or mailboxes.  After your initial celebration of being accepted into your dream school(s), take the time to do careful research to find your “best fit” college.  Being admitted was just the beginning.  Below are some tips to further help your decision. Talk to alumni: beyond the amenities and fine dining you’re expecting in college, the academics that you’ll have to succeed in to obtain a degree will be a key factor in shaping your next four years.  For colleges in which you h ... Read More About How To Pick Your College