What's a poetry lover to do? Although many students become excited about the liberal arts in high school or even before then, some are reluctant to pursue such studies in college. Between rising tuition and ballooning student loan debt, increasing numbers of students feel like they should pursue more practical, career-related degrees, like business, engineering, or nursing. Often, [...]
March is an important month for high school seniors: by the end of it, most students will know which colleges admitted them and which didn't. Students may know April 1 as April Fool's Day, but, it is also the date by which many colleges release their admissions decisions. Students then have until [...]
On Tuesday, August 12, career development specialist Danielle Menditch, MSW, will be offering a free workshop for high school and college students and their parents. Entitled "Using Reverse Engineering to Discover Your Educational Path," the workshop will help participants explore their educational options (majors, minors, and various areas of study) from a different [...]
At a recent presentation, a parent asked me, "What would you recommend as the best college and best major?" I said I really couldn't answer that question, as there is no "best school" or "best major" for everyone; rather, both of these things are specific to each individual. I went on to [...]
