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Is it worth retaking the SAT to get a higher score
Okay, so I took the SAT a few weeks ago and I got a decent score, like above average, but definitely not amazing. I’m aiming for schools that are pretty competitive – think maybe some top 20 universities, but definitely some solid state schools too. Here’s the breakdown: I scored around a 1480. My GPA…
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Can multilingualism lead to higher salaries?
Okay, so I’ve been thinking about taking some language courses, and I’m trying to justify the expense. I know it’s enriching and all that, but at the end of the day, I’m also interested in how it could impact my earning potential. I work in the marketing field, specifically in content creation. My current salary…
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How is the cost of higher education related to student loan debt in these countries
I’m trying to understand the relationship between how much university costs and the amount of debt students take on to pay for it. Specifically, I’m looking at the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany.For each of these countries, I’d like to know:* What is the average cost of a bachelor’s degree at a…
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What are the alternatives to student loans for financing higher education in these countries
Okay, so I’m looking into ways to pay for college, but the idea of student loans is really stressing me out. I’m particularly interested in learning about options besides traditional loans in these countries: Germany: I know they have really low (or even free!) tuition in some cases, but what if I don’t qualify for…
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Does homeschooling lead to higher levels of academic achievement
Okay, so I’m seriously considering homeschooling my kids, maybe starting with my oldest in the fall. I keep seeing arguments online, from both sides, about whether homeschooled kids actually do better academically than kids in traditional schools, whether public or private. Some people claim homeschooled kids score higher on standardized tests and get into better…
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Which countries invest the most in higher education
I’m trying to get a better sense of which countries are truly prioritizing higher education. I’m not just interested in raw dollar amounts, because obviously the US or China would likely top those lists. I’m really looking for a couple of different metrics: Percentage of GDP: Which countries spend the highest percentage of their Gross…
