Category Archives: Choosing a Major

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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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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Tough Times For Young Veterinarians

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Animal-lovers in childhood often dream of making a career as a veterinarian. For years, this path, a highly selective and expensive one then and now, meant assured, steady work. Current trends in both the economy and education suggest that students … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Consultant, Career Planning, Careers, Choosing a Major, College, Education, Educational Consultant, Educational Counselor, Educational Solutions, Financial Considerations in Educational Choics, Informed Educational Solutions, jobs of the future, Sarah C. Reese, Verterinarian, Veterinarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment