The city of Savannah owes a large debt to SCAD, and the tour guides talk about it to every tourist. SCAD owns a remarkable 60 buildings in historic Savannah and has saved many of them from demolition. The face of Savannah would look very different if not for SCAD! Their restorations have been exquisite! They’ve [...]
Full Story »Do college majors lead to careers?
There are a few blogs and articles out there that have recently gotten my attention. One is “College Majors that are Useless” by Terence Loose. His list? Agriculture, Fashion, Theater, Animal Science, and Horticulture. My question is: is a college degree ever useless?
Full Story »Are you a Millennial?
Guest post by Jen Rhee There’s a good chance that you’re a Millennial (between the ages of 18-29). If you are one, then the chances are high that you’re also socially liberal, tech savvy, educated, and generally optimistic about the future. At least, that’s what the recent studies are saying. So, what else is our [...]
Full Story »A New Year
I cannot believe it is 2012! My senior students have already been receiving their results, and I have juniors gearing up for the 2012-2013 admission season. These juniors are going to be well ahead of the game for next year! In case you missed it, that is a hint to all juniors and their parents: [...]
Full Story »5 Things You Need to Know About Community College
by Guest Blogger, Natalie Dawson If you are about to enter college, applying, or still looking have you considered a community college? There can be many pro’s to entering a junior college, and they should be known before any decisions are made. Below, we have listed just five things you should know about community college.
Full Story »Travels with Tam: University of Richmond
The University of Richmond absolutely “wow-ed” me. I didn’t expect it to be as beautiful as it is. The campus is in Richmond, but it feels like it is next door to Monticello with rolling hills and a body of water. Ah, and the ducks and geese!
Full Story »“Success is Not Spelled H-A-R-V-A-R-D”
Teen blogger Benjamin P., from Plattsburg, NY got that right! His blog, which has been included in the Huffington Post is a must read for every student and every parent thinking about college. He states, “A person wishing to go to a college you have never heard of is not throwing away his or her [...]
Full Story »The Cost of College is the beginning of a negotiation….
Read this great article in the New York Times, and understand that college is cheaper than you think!
Full Story »Super People and their Helicopter Parents
The New York Times opinion piece about “Super People” is about as depressing and exasperating as it can be. Not that I don’t agree wholeheartedly (I do). It’s just that it is depressing for average and even above average students. Many colleges treat students as though they are commodities, not students. The bar has been [...]
Full Story »Travels with Tam: Lynchburg College
I had a chance to visit Lynchburg College, a College That Changes Lives, when I visited Virginia a couple of weeks ago. Lynchburg is a small city in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains, close to nature and many outdoor activities. Not to mention the beauty of the area! And the academics are A [...]
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