Okay, so I’m trying to figure out the best education option for my child, who’s about to start kindergarten. I’m completely overwhelmed by all the choices! I’ve been looking at different types of schools, but honestly, I’m finding it hard to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each. Specifically, I’m thinking about: Public Schools (Traditional,…
Okay, so I’m filling out college applications and everyone keeps saying "Show, don’t tell!" But when I’m showing my extracurriculars, I’m realizing I’m not really sure how they all differ in the eyes of admissions officers. I mean, is volunteering at the animal shelter seen as the same as being captain of the debate team?…
Okay, so I’m really trying to figure out the best place to send my kid to school. We’re weighing all our options, and while everyone talks about test scores right now, I’m much more interested in the long game. I’m thinking beyond just getting into a "good" college, and more about actual success throughout college,…
Okay, so I’m trying to decide where to send my kid to school. Location isn’t a huge factor, so I’m really focusing on the academics and, well, everything else that goes into a good learning environment. I’m constantly hearing about how "private schools have so much more" than public schools, but I’m not entirely sure…
Okay, so I’m applying to colleges soon and one of the most important things to me is being in a diverse environment. I want to learn from people with different backgrounds and perspectives. I’m trying to figure out the best type of school to target to maximize my chances of being in a truly diverse…
Okay, so I’m applying to colleges next year, and it’s already stressing me out. I keep hearing different things from different people. Like, my guidance counselor said that some schools weigh GPA more than test scores, while my friend’s older sister said that essays are the most important thing. I’m specifically thinking about state schools…
Okay, so I’m trying to figure out the best path for me after high school. I’m interested in STEM, probably something in engineering, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to commit to a big university right away. Plus, the cost is a huge factor. I’ve been looking at four-year universities, community colleges, and even…
Okay, so I’m trying to decide between State University and Private College for my undergrad. I’ve toured both, and I think State U had lectures that seemed absolutely huge, while Private College felt much more intimate. However, I didn’t get actual numbers during the tours, just a general "feel." Specifically, I’m planning to major in…
I’m trying to get a handle on the different educational paths available and how much they’ll actually cost me or my family. Specifically, I’m interested in understanding the tuition ranges for: Public schools (in-state and out-of-state): What’s the average range I can expect for a four-year university, both if I stay in my home state…