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 »Travels with Tam: College of Charleston
Today I toured a campus in the best way possible, led by my own student, Kirby. There is no substitute for seeing a college or university through a student’s eyes. I can tell you I was extremely impressed, and not just by the charming campus in Historical Charleston!
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 »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 »College Size Matters!
Yes, of course college size matters…but not in the way you might think!
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 »4 Colleges to hold the Presidential Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced the colleges that have been chosen as debate sites for the 2012 Presidential elections. The University of Denver on October 3, 2012; Hofstra University on Long Island on October 16; Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida on October 22. The Vice Presidential Debate will be held at Centre [...]
Full Story »Cool School: The Green Rankings
Now, these are rankings I like! But some of my very favorite colleges and univerisities are not to be found on this list! Come on, now. Colleges, get your green going.
Full Story »5 Tips to survive the worst roommate ever
by Kristina Grappo, guest blogger, TCK, and recent grad. It’s freshman move-in day. You’re the first person to your room. You’re finally able to get rid of your parents. Bed Bath and Beyond trip? Check. Last minute trip to the grocery store to stock up on granola bars, Easy Mac, and Ramen? Check! Congratulations, you [...]
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