Category Archives: Education
Does A College’s Student Body Political Leaning Matter to You?
As you are researching colleges, you will hear comments about how one campus is “very liberal” or another is “extremely conservative”, or another is “middle of the road”.: These are references to the political leanings of a college campus. Is … Continue reading
Juniors: Organize Your Testing!
College bounds students need to set their admission testing schedules. Continue reading
Apps to Improve Student Performance
Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine. With finals just around the corner, now is the time to learn how to use some of these … Continue reading
Want Better Grades For Your Children? Sign Them Up For Sports!
A recent Institute of Medicine report told us something we already knew, but could have forgotten: children actively involved in sports do better in school. Their summary stated, “Exercise can significantly improve children’s cognitive ability and academic performance, … Continue reading
A Gothic Gem In The Leafy Philadelphia Suburbs: Bryn Mawr College
How many American colleges actually have a medieval-style cloister? Bryn Mawr College, an all female liberal arts college of 1,600 in suburban Philadelphia, is one of the few. It is said that Bryn Mawr is the first college in the … Continue reading
SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing
There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process. Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread. They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading
University of Louisville
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