Smith College is a liberal arts women’s college in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a member of the Seven Sisters colleges, the group of women’s colleges created to rival the (at the time) all-male Ivies. They also partner with Mount Holyoke, Amherst, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst to allow students to take classes at any of these other institutions.
How to Transfer to Swarthmore
Swarthmore College is a formerly Quaker, private liberal arts college in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. We’re shocked – a liberal arts school named after the town it’s in! Who’d have thought?? Anyways, Swarthmore is part of the Quaker and Tri-College consortiums (consortii?) which means you can take classes at UPenn, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford.
Demonstrated Interest at Dartmouth
While it remains shocking that a school whose official mascot is just the color green but big (and whose unofficial mascot is “Keggy the Keg”) has maintained its position as one of the most competitive colleges in the U.S., numbers don’t lie. With an acceptance rate of just 6.2%, Dartmouth is not only an Ivy League but one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in America, founded in 1769. If you’re thinking “cut to the chase already,” we’ll give it to you straight. If you want to one day see a somewhat worse-for-wear foam beer keg tap itself at sporting events all over Hanover, New Hampshire (sidenote: is that auto-cannibalism?), you’ll need to set yourself apart in every possible way before applying. (We wish we were joking.)
How to Get into Brown University
Brown University is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States… It is actually older than the US. It was founded in 1764. This private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island, has around 7k undergrads and is internationally renowned. It feels kind of silly to introduce Brown. Most students applying to Brown have been dreaming about going there for years. We talk to students every year who have wanted to go to Brown since elementary school.
Demonstrated Interest at Harvard
Honestly, we should be applying our clown makeup as we write this post, because Harvard is Harvard. Who doesn’t want in? Interest is implied. You don’t get brownie points for wanting to go there because, um, duh. You want to go there, your neighbor wants to go there, every teen rom-com protagonist wants to go there, and — we’re pretty confident in this assumption — even your imaginary friend wants to go there. Yeah, we’re talking Rory Gilmores out the wazoo.
Applying to Princeton as an International Student
If you’re considering going to college in the United States but are currently living or attending school outside the country, you may be feeling a little confused or overwhelmed. The US college application system is less of a system than it is a confusing web of different systems and requirements and protocols that requires some untangling. Luckily for you, we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll break down what it takes to apply to Princeton as an international student. And, if you still have questions after reading or would like more hands-on help, send us a note. We’re pros at this.
Best Programs for Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is such a rapidly changing frontier, most mere mortals probably can’t even imagine what’s on the horizon. From deep fakes to algorithms that can help detect cancers, it’s an exciting (and scary) time to bear witness to what man has made from machine. But for those developing the latest technology (and determining the ethics of responsibly deploying it) it’s thrilling. For those hoping to break into the industry, there’s an opportunity to get in at the ground-level. Many schools are still developing their AI programs. Here is our list of the best schools for those brave enough to dive in.
Applying to MIT as an International Student
Applying to college is always a daunting process, but applying to college in the United States as an international student comes with its own unique hurdles. To help you out, we’re breaking down the ins and outs of applying to some of the top American colleges and universities as an international student.
How to Transfer to Scripps
Best Schools with Late Deadlines
Sometimes, deadlines sneak up. It happens to the best of us, especially if you maybe tried to apply to more schools than you could handle. While it might be January, that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak one or two more applications in. Several schools have late deadlines. Many schools have Jan 15 deadlines (USC, Case Western, UNC…) but there are some with even later deadlines. We are talking February out here. We wanted to shout out some of our favorites and why you should consider them.
How to Transfer to Pomona
Pomona College is a small liberal arts school located in Claremont, California. It’s a part of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of schools that all share resources (and a campus!), made up of Pomona (duh), Claremont McKenna, Scripps, Pitzer, and Harvey Mudd. Each school has their own vibe and focus, but Pomona definitely has a broader liberal arts focus.
Comprehensive College Interview Guide
There are many, many components to the college admissions process. We like to think of each aspect as an opportunity to stand out amongst the crowd. Interviews are one of them! They are usually conducted by volunteers, often alumni and they’re optional. (Though, if you know us at all, you know we’re going to tell you nothing is optional). Here is our guide to preparing for a college interview:
How to Get into Wesleyan University
Wesleyan is a small liberal arts school in Middletown, Connecticut. While it was initially a Methodist boys' school, it is now both secular and co-ed. Wesleyan offers more than 47 majors to its around 3,000 students. The University has eight colleges and eight academic centers. They have great financial aid and meet full demonstrated need.
Sophomores: How to Start Thinking About College Lists
It might feel a little nuts to start thinking about where you’d like to go to college as a sophomore. After all, it probably feels (in some ways) like freshman year was just yesterday! But it’s not all that farfetched to get going on your college strategy. College has never been more competitive, with top-tier schools across the nation edging into the single digits of admission rates. We advise our students to develop a solid plan at the beginning of high school to make the arduous application process a bit more manageable.
Best Colleges If You Love Nature
College is more than just the academics. It’s going to be your home for four years and it should be in a place you really like. Not only that, the colleges you’re applying to should match your personality. Schools want more than just A+ students with perfect scores. Each one has a unique vibe and culture and they want students whose personalities are a great fit and who will thrive there. There are plenty of great schools out there for nature lovers:
How to Transfer to Oberlin
Oberlin College in (you guessed it) Oberlin, Ohio (groundbreaking) is a small, private liberal arts school and music conservatory. Founded in 1833, Oberlin is the oldest co-ed school in the United States, the first college to admit Black students (1835), and the first college to admit women (1837), so it’s safe to assume that progressive politics and student activism are a huge part of the school’s culture.
Preparing for a College Tour
There are many, many components to the college process. The tests. The essays. The resumes. Letters of recommendation…it might feel as though it’s never going to end. But we like to think of college visits as one of the really fun parts. While demonstrated interest isn’t such a factor in college admissions these days, tours are important. And they are all for you! College tours are essential for you to get to know what you’re looking for in a school. We recommend preparing for your college tour to better streamline the process.
How to Transfer to Pitzer
Pitzer College is a small liberal arts school located in Claremont, California, and it’s a part of the Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of 5 undergrad colleges that share resources and a campus, but each school kinda has their own flavor. Pitzer is known for the social sciences, behavioral sciences, international programs, and media studies. It’s also a really progressive school with a huge social justice focus.
9th Grade Summer Plans: Finance Major Edition
If you’ve been following our 9th Grade Summer Plans series on the blog, you probably realize that this is our third post on a seemingly related course of study after Business and Economics. Do we really need another, you might ask? Well, yes, actually, unless you want to be responsible for the next Big Short. Some of you were born during the mortgage crisis of 2005 (congrats), and we don’t want to test our luck here.
9th Grade Summer Plans: Politics Major Edition
Hello to the future policymakers, society shapers, and public-sector groovers and shakers who have found their way here. If you’re reading this, odds are you want to go into politics — maybe you’ll get a government or political science degree, or maybe you’ll go the philosophy and social work academic track and approach governance from a more creative path.