Many high school students enroll in honors classes in order to challenge themselves, dive into a particular subject they are interested in, strengthen their college applications, and, in the case of AP courses, earn college credit. While honors courses are common in high school, it is lesser known that students have the option to enroll in university honors programs for many of the same reasons. University honors programs are created to attract exceptionally motivated students,…
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On Thursday, May 16 the College Board, makers of the SAT, announced a new test feature: the “adversity score” or “Environmental Context Dashboard.” The…
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Students today care about sustainability. UNESCO reports that 91 percent of students “agree their place of study should actively incorporate and promote sustainable development.”…
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We’ve talked about the transition from high school to college before – but perhaps the biggest difference you will find as a new college…
Community college is often a first step for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. These students start their journey at a two-year college to explore…