The College Unraveled Blog
During early May, high school students around the world sit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The College Board runs the AP program and provides teachers with curriculum guides so that they can cover the material students will be required to know for the exams. At some schools, students enrolled...
If you aspire to expose the world’s ills through documentaries, have visions of fame, fortune, and financial reward, or simply long to get paid for watching movies, Film Studies may be the major of your dreams. Among the most popular and competitive of college majors, Film isn’t just...
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college location, academic options, student services, clubs, and organizations, career preparations – but none of them matters if a family cannot afford that outstanding education. Attending college is a...
One student loves the non-competitive academic atmosphere at Haverford College, making learning much more enjoyable. Another student praises the intense competition at UC San Diego, motivating her to do her best work. Two great schools. But not great for every student. Both of these students had...
As we have often said, paying for college is a significant challenge for many families. Once all types of grants, scholarships, work-study options, jobs, and family contributions are cumulatively considered, many families find they still must borrow money to cover the remaining costs. Unlike...
What is the easiest major in college? Unfortunately, there is no cut and dry answer to this
question because every person learns differently and has different mental and physical
strengths. If you are looking for the easiest majors to get in college, begin by considering your strengths and...
Did you know that you are not necessarily tied to it forever once you declare a major? Technically, you can change your major at any time. However, as you can imagine, it isn’t
always that simple. For some, changing your major might not have much of an impact at all on your college...
When you are preparing for college, one of the top considerations is often cost. Tuition is often an essential factor when it comes to choosing a college. If tuition is a factor for you and you are considering going to college out of state, there are a few things you should know about in-state...
Just like the stories you hear about high school stereotypes, there are a lot of college stereotypes out there. These stereotypes might lead some to question facts about college, from if fraternities only exist to throw parties to wondering, is college hard? But what about college majors? Your...
Each year, tens of thousands of students take the PSAT exam at high schools across the United States. The PSAT is not used by colleges in the admission process. Still, the results can help you better understand your academic strengths and weaknesses and suggest the skills you should focus on in...
Preparing for college is no joke. For some, it may be a stepping stone in their lives that is inconsequential but for others, the college that they get into can impact their entire professional life. So, don’t slack off in choosing college consultant services. Before hiring college...
Most young people who want to become a physician have wanted to be a doctor since they were very small. This career path takes a long time to travel – it requires a lot of dedication and hard work, and a significant investment of your personal resources. You’ll need to...
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