Application for school
Comparing and Contrasting Public and Private Colleges
The salient distinction between public and private colleges is the operator and funding source. Public colleges are owned, managed, and subsidized by the state while private ones are not. Private colleges either operate under non-profit research and religious organizations or as proprietary colleges. The latter is operated by private individuals or groups who invest in [...]
Are Competitive Public High Schools Really Worth It?
Each year, thousands of hopefuls try to outdo each other to gain entrance to the public elites, or federally funded schools known for their highly selective admissions process. Here are some insights to help you understand why students and their parents would give an arm and a leg just to get into these high schools: [...]
How to Prepare your Child for Competitive High Schools
When it comes to ensuring your child’s well-being, nothing beats early and adequate preparation. In fact, what an individual achieves in adulthood is attributed to the kind of upbringing and training that he had as a child. It’s no surprise, therefore, that many parents groom their children for acceptance into highly selective high schools, which, [...]
Worst Reasons for Applying to College
The submission of an application essay, or personal statement, is a ubiquitous requirement for admission to college or any program. Even though it isn’t always the sole determinant of a candidate’s success or failure in the application process, it is the most telling of the prospective student’s underlying motivations and principles. More often than not, [...]
Self-assessment before Applying to School
While a college degree may not guarantee a successful life, it sure does increase your chances of fulfilling your personal goals. Hence, no matter which school you plan to apply to, it is important to map out your steps carefully before getting your foot into the admissions race. College applications are a rigorous process. So, [...]
Glossary of Application for School Terms
Getting ready to apply to a new school? Here are some words you should know before you file that application: ACT – stands for American College Test; like the SAT, it is a standardized test designed to assess high school performance and college-readiness. The ACT consists of multiple-choice questions covering English, Math, Reading, Science reasoning, [...]
The Decline of Americas Engineers
The constantly falling number of Americans enrolling in the various engineering courses is a major cause for concern. According to the American Society for Engineering Education, the statistics has been on a decline after 1988. In fact, enrollment at the bachelor’s level has plummeted from 331, 948 in 1999 to 31,828 in 2008. Although enrollment [...]
The Shrinking Population of Women in Science and Math
Throughout history, women have long been underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines, or what is collectively known as the STEM field. Men significantly dominate the workplace in the science and engineering sectors with a 73% population to women’s 27%. While the popular belief is that these fields are simply not a match [...]
Coed Schools versus Unisex Schools
In the past, single-sex education was the norm. Academic institutions were predominantly for men only. It was not until the mid-19th century that men’s colleges gave in to mixed-sex education. Among the first to do so were Northwestern University and Washington University in St. Louis in 1869. However, the first school for mixed-sex education, Oberlin [...]
Religious Schools versus Secular Schools
Most private schools in the United States are religious schools, or academic institutions run by religious orders, the most common of which are Christian and Catholic schools. Those that are not confined to the principles of a specific religious order are called secular, or nonsectarian, schools. Technically, the distinction ends there, as religious schools simply [...]