Tue.May 28, 2024

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Interested in a Gap Year? The Pros and Cons + How to Make the Most of it

Scoir

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents worry that their student may decide not to attend college after taking a year off, instead opting to wander the world as a vagabond.

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A Conversation on Mental Health: How Parents and Guardians Can Support Their Students in High School for Success in College

College Wise

How can you successfully support your student in high school for success in college? Learn more from our conversation with Marjorie Seidenfeld about college counseling, mental health, and transitioning to college.

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Emory Student Sues University for Suspending Him Over AI Tool It Previously Endorsed

BestColleges

Eightball, an artificial intelligence (AI) study tool that turns classroom materials into study materials, is at the center of the lawsuit. Emory University previously endorsed and funded Eightball but later raised concerns that it violated the school's cheating policies, according to the lawsuit. Ben Craver was one of the students Emory suspended for involvement with the app.

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9th Grade College Strategy for Business

The Koppelman Group

Bill Gates. Sara Blakely. Richard Branson. You, maybe. “Business” is one of, if not the most, popular majors for college undergrads. And if you’re here, you think you might be interested in studying business in college. “But… but… but… I’m a freshman! Surely it must be too early to think about college!” Wrong! And in fact, for hyper competitive majors like business, the sooner you start, the more of a leg up you’ll have when it comes to college apps.

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Schools with Strong Programs in History

Top Tier Admissions

In The Case for Humanities Majors , we advocated for the value of the history degree—not only for the admissions boost it provides high schoolers who show a developed interest in history, but also for career and graduate school preparation, long-term earning potential, and overall quality of life. In his report for the American Historical Association, Why Study History?

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A New Business School Will Double Down on Liberal Arts. Here’s Why.

BestColleges

A historic gift will help Washington College in Maryland launch a new business school. The Warehime School of Global Business will focus on liberal arts and global studies. Washington College President Michael Sosulski said liberal arts skills will help students adapt to an ever-changing business landscape. The new school is made possible by a $15 million gift from Elizabeth Warehime, an alum of Washington College.