Category Archives: College Majors

The Big Picture on College Admissions

Posted on October 22, 2016 by

At this point in the fall, many high school seniors are well underway—in some fashion or another—on the college admissions process. As a group, they tend to want to push their parents to the sidelines as they gradually assume ownership … Continue reading →

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Smart Thinking About College Costs

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

How can parents determine whether a particular college or university will be a sound investment in their child’s future? While considering ranking, prestige, location, programs, and other key factors, we always look also at two key statistics, available in The … Continue reading →

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University of Louisville

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Most people who associate University of Louisville with its prowess in the NCAA men’s basketball prowess might be surprised to know that it is a state-supported research university founded in 1798.  The 22,293 graduates and undergraduates may choose among twelve … Continue reading →

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College is an Investment: Match School and Student Personality Types and College Affordability to Find the “Best Fit” School

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Find your Best Fit College or University with our unique personality type and affordability match process. Personality Survey: Find My Spark Survey (FMS) Every student and every college has a unique personality. When the two are in sync, the college … Continue reading →

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Wishing there were a less-overwhelming way to get through the college search and application process?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

 Informed Educational Solutions has added the interactive cutting-edge MyCCA college counseling software to our client offerings.  Students and parents working with an IESolutions counselor have access to the enormous data sharing and tailored analysis afforded by MyCCA. Below is an … Continue reading →

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PLANNING FOR COLLEGE: The Eleventh Grade Applicant

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

We have suggested in an earlier blog that getting an early start on the college process is essential for good results to be reasonably assured. A ninth grade start is even better than a tenth grade start; a tenth better … Continue reading →

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