DC College Counseling

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Florida State Board of Education banned teaching students throughout high school about sexual orientation and gender identity in March, and asked the College Board to perform a review of the AP curriculum to determine that it aligned with Florida laws.

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Minor Orientation Out-of-State In-State 52

Berkeley² Academy

AUGUST 14, 2024

This can be accomplished in upper division and advanced coursework, by completing a minor, or pursuing a concentration or track dependent on the university’s program offerings. AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics, AP Statistics etc.) with a strong GPA and class ranking Are you interested in computer science, but aren’t sure where to begin?

Concentration 52

Concentration Internship Orientation Minor 52

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2023

Harvard University — Cambridge, Massachusetts If Harvard is calling your name, the Department of History at this iconic university offers thematic or career-oriented clusters of courses that allow you to shape your major. Last but certainly not least, Yale offers a history major that you can shape to fit your area of interest.

Minor 52

Minor Study Abroad Orientation Concentration 52

Educated Quest

APRIL 22, 2024

He reminded me that, as a minority, Jews have a responsibility to dispel stereotypes, especially if they can do it effectively in their own voice. Simultaneously we have an unspoken duty to dispel notions within the Jewish community that Jews don’t serve. Now I want to lend mine to help Jewish students and their parents consider colleges.

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Orientation Minor Out-of-State Public School 99

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

UCLA offers 141 majors and more than 90 different minors, many of which rank in the best academic programs in the nation, and instruction in 40 different languages. If your child prefers the opportunities of a large research-oriented university over the personalized amenities of a smaller school, UCLA might fit the bill.

Orientation 98

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

MAY 10, 2023

Maybe a professor you connect with or the major advisor who welcomed you at orientation? Tell them about research you’re thinking about or a minor you’re thinking of adding. What about the staff member you met at that welcome event that also grew up in your hometown? It doesn’t need to be formal!

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Transfer Semester Orientation Minor 52

Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Like BU, NYU draws more and more applications every year as students continue to show preference for large, diverse, research-oriented universities in major cities. New York University: This year, NYU reported an admission rate of 12.2%, down from 15% two years ago.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Colleges across the board have been working to increase the diversity of their class composition, and these underrepresented minority (URM) students have an admissions “hook”: they’ll have a competitive advantage if their test scores, GPA, and class rank are in range of a school.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Cornell University — Ithaca, New York Cornell offers a minor in biomedical sciences through the College of Veterinary Medicine. Biology majors are not eligible for this minor. The program is designed for students who are research-oriented or pre-med, and can be combined with another track.

Minor 52

Minor Ivy League Concentration Orientation 52

BestColleges

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ebony Staten, a North Carolina-based interior designer, created The Vogue Room Foundation, a nonprofit to help minority first-generation college students design their dorm rooms. Since 2018, seven students have had their rooms decorated by Staten. The latest winner is Damarion King, who will attend Morehouse College in Atlanta in the fall.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Minor Orientation Undergraduate Students 52

Caltech Admissions

DECEMBER 21, 2022

It was a nice introduction to object-oriented programming in Python, and Prof. If I chose to pick up the CS minor, they would all count, of course. As it stands now, I don’t know if I’ll add the minor, but I’m still glad I took those classes.

Minor 52

Minor Orientation Programs Testing 52

Great College Advice

AUGUST 1, 2023

Legacy admission is not just for white people anymore At most of the Ivy League schools and at many other elite, private colleges, white people are now in the minority. And many minorities have passed through the halls of these schools over the past 40-50 years, such that their children now have that legacy preference.

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Ivy League Admissions Policies Minor 98

Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As part of its affirmative action program, the University of California at Davis Medical School reserved 16 of the 100 places in each entering class for “qualified” minorities. Another invites students who wish to share more about their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression to do so.

Admissions 52

Admissions Minor Orientation Higher Education 52

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Advertisements for preschool teachers and secretaries, for instance, were more frequently displayed to a larger percentage of women, whereas ads for janitors and taxi drivers were more prominently shown to minorities. Research has also shown how women in STEM professions are less likely to get ads related to their industries.

Education 91

Education Education Minor Out-of-State 91

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 11, 2023

Since a history major is not a traditionally career-oriented major unless you are planning to go into education, when considering a college it’s important to remember that chances are you will not be applying for a job right out of college that 100% aligns with what you did in college.

Concentration 52

Concentration Minor Out-of-State Orientation 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Much of that decline can be attributed to the Great Recession that began in 2008, during and after which students sought more career-oriented degrees to improve their employment prospects. From 2012-2018, the number of bachelor's degrees earned in the humanities fell by 27%.

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Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Ivy League Higher Education 105

The Koppelman Group

JUNE 10, 2024

Each of these separate undergraduate colleges is amazing, but as they make up such a minority of applicants, we feel it makes sense to focus this list on the college most people consider: The College.

Internship 52

Internship Orientation Acceptance Undergraduate Students 52

The Koppelman Group

JULY 14, 2024

Students in the undergraduate colleges are able to pick from over 125 majors, and over 90 minors, and many mix and match subjects and arenas. There are over 50 club sport teams, 30 intramural sports leagues, and more than 1,000 clubs ranging from social justice to environmental, to career oriented, to faith.

Internship 52

Internship Out-of-State Orientation Acceptance 52

The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here, we’ve compiled seven top colleges and universities that offer majors or concentrations in both film and creative writing — not just an undergraduate minor in Creative Writing, like New York University, or a Creative Writing Center with courses spread across departments like Amherst.

Concentration 52

Concentration Orientation Minor Transfer 52

The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2023

As one decides where to go to college, aspiring lawyers should also look for law school-oriented student organizations, mentorship opportunities, and a track record of getting into top law schools. If you’re considering applying to one of the most competitive undergraduate schools in the country, send us an email.

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Mentorships Mentorship Undergraduate Students Orientation 52

The Koppelman Group

JUNE 22, 2024

Based in Chicago, Illinois, they offer 53 majors and 47 minors and have a distributed global network of 7 international campuses and centers. Around 7,500 undergraduates call the University of Chicago home, and they have access to 4,500+ paid, career and profession-oriented internships.

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CampusESP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Recent data released from Common App showed that “underrepresented minority applicants increased by 32% over 2019–20, while first-generation applicants increased by 43%, more than twice the rate of continuing-generation applicants over the same period.”

Retention 52

Retention Orientation Minor Transition 52

BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2023

I declared a women and gender studies minor. It was my job to educate our new members on our history, processes, and governing bodies, as well as to keep them safe throughout their orientation to the sorority.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2023

These include the Student National Medical Association — which supports Black and minority medical students — and specialty groups focused on specific areas of study. Additionally, there are numerous academic, service-oriented, and leadership-based clubs. The famed glee club is known for being one of the top musical groups on campus.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Retention Tuition Out-of-State 52

DC College Counseling

AUGUST 21, 2023

The changes for this orientation include “safety paths” on campus with officers stationed every 100-200 feet, and some events being moved indoors where student IDs can be checked on entry. Learn about the different types of schools in the US and how the grading system, majors and minors, and exam schedule may differ from your home country.

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Transcripts Orientation Concentration Out-of-State 52

The Koppelman Group

MAY 18, 2023

With over 4,000 courses, 80 undergraduate majors and over 120 minors, the academic challenges are limitless. UNC Chapel Hill A large school in the Raleigh Area of North Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill is a community-oriented college experience. This rural campus hosts over 25,000 students on 754 acres of Ithaca, New York.

Ivy League 40

Ivy League Orientation Out-of-State Undergraduate Students 40

Great College Advice

JUNE 24, 2023

These alternative interests may become a well-spring of electives, a potential minor, or an about-face major alternative down the academic road. In order to make a recommendation, then, one has to measure a student’s academic maturity and ability to make good, future-oriented decisions.

Orientation 52

Orientation Minor High School Extracurricular 52

Tex Admissions

MARCH 26, 2022

In a digital, fast-paced world, businesses are increasingly STEM-oriented. I also founded a statistics-oriented club. Finance with a Sports Management Minor Shortly after my second birthday, I could count to over 100. I would like to combine my Finance degree with a minor in Economics and the Elements of Computing Certificate.

Internship 52

Internship Minor National Honor Society Orientation 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 27, 2023

One of the six Georgia medical schools , it is a leader in healthcare education and has a commitment to training minority students to join the next generation of clinicians. The Morehouse School of Medicine is committed to diversity and inclusion; moreover, it places a strong emphasis on community-centered care delivery and family medicine.

Early Decision 59

Early Decision Out-of-State Orientation Scholarships 59

Admissions Village

APRIL 19, 2023

Some data from the Common Application: “Underrepresented Minority (UMR) applicants increased by 30% over 2019-20, while first-generation applicants increased by 35%, nearly three times the rate of continuing-generation applicants over the same time period. An example of this is Amherst College and the State of Colorado.

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Out-of-State In-State Orientation International Students 80

Great College Advice

AUGUST 3, 2023

And then there is the “open” slot, which can be either an arts course (drama, music, studio art), a second science course (for those STEM-oriented students), or maybe a second social sciences course. He majored in music with a minor in Spanish.

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Admissions Placement Extracurricular Ivy League 98

Niche

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The thoughtful conversations with the admissions director, the warm welcome at the new family orientation and the school’s focus on creating a close-knit community made them confident they had made the right choice. Even with these minor bumps, the Smiths felt encouraged.

Retention 52

Retention Transition Out-of-State Enrollment 52

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This requires completing four preparatory courses on topics like operating systems and database technologies and a pre-entry orientation class. Can you obtain a master's in CS with only a minor in CS? Chevron Down Chevron Up Yes, you can pursue a master's degree in computer science with a CS minor.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Concentration Financial Aid Retention 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

In this case, the student did not relay a service-oriented example but it was a rewarding experience nonetheless, which fits the prompt. My sense of accomplishment rested not only on our success but on working together with my teammates and discovering my passion. Why does this response work well?

Semester 52

Semester Financial Aid Orientation GPA 52

Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Diversity in admissions considers not only race, geographic location and sexual orientation; it also considers socioeconomic status. At Florida State, the university established the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) program in an effort to boost minority student retention and graduation rates.

Admissions 52

Admissions Retention Out-of-State Test Prep 52

BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Cost: In-State | $24,733/semester Out-of-State | $24,733/semester Credits to Graduate: 120 Drake University has paired with Zimpleman College of Business to create a bachelor's, as well as a minor, in data analytics. Data analytics is a career-oriented major that equips students with tools to turn raw data into useful information.

Programs 52

Programs Financial Aid Loans Bachelor's Degree 52

SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 13, 2022

Being part of any minority group will change the way you experience life, and being queer is no different. Assess whether the college’s non-discrimination statement includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. College, especially, may seem daunting to you as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Policies 52

Policies Out-of-State Financial Aid Orientation 52