A Higher Offer: When Should I Wait To Commit To A College?
Committing to a college means May 1 is your unofficial deadline. Deposit money, confirm en...
May 2, 2020
Lawrence Myers
Senior Education Writer
Lawrence Myers is a senior education writer covering college admissions, university rankings, financial aid, and career outcomes. He specializes in translating complex higher-education data into clear, practical guidance for students and parents navigating the application process.
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Articles by Lawrence Myers
Spring Admissions And What They Mean For You?
Spring admission means you start in January instead of fall. You get time to decide withou...
Apr 30, 2020
Is an economics degree a good value
Economics degree value: strong for finance, consulting, policy, and tech roles. The degree...
Apr 30, 2020
Is a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Worth it?
Psychology degree worth it? Yes, if you want psychology, counseling, HR, or research caree...
Apr 30, 2020
4 Do's and Don'ts For Crafting Your College Essay
College essays: show your personality, use specific examples, take a real risk, and write...
Apr 29, 2020
How can I make the most of my degree in business
Business Administration includes all the aspects of managing and supervising business oper...
Apr 29, 2020
Is Bachelor’s in Computer Science More Valuable than
Bachelor's in Computer Science opens more doors than an Associate's in Computer Technology...
Apr 29, 2020
Is a Marketing Degree a Better Value Than a General
Marketing vs. General Business? A focused marketing degree pays more in some roles; genera...
Apr 29, 2020
How to Thank Teachers Who Wrote Letters of Recommendations?
Thank your recommenders with personalized notes, gifts, or calls. Show genuine appreciatio...
Apr 29, 2020
How to deal with Ivy Day?
Ivy Day (or Ivy Week in spring) is when you find out if you got in. It's exciting but brut...
Apr 27, 2020
What SAT IIs Should You Take As a Prospective Pre-med?
SAT II Biology E or M as a pre-med? Take M (molecular). Colleges expect pre-meds to prove...
Apr 27, 2020
What Is the CLEP Exam? Which Colleges Accept CLEP Credits?
CLEP exams let you earn college credit by testing out of classes. Strong option if you're...
Apr 24, 2020
What to Write About in a College Essay
Your college essay doesn't need a trauma story. Colleges want to hear your actual voice on...
Apr 24, 2020
How Do Colleges Evaluate Transfer Students?
Transfer students need a higher GPA, strong reasons for transferring, and relevant college...
Apr 22, 2020
10 Surprising Career Opportunities For Potential Humanities
Humanities majors can pivot into tons of careers: writing, law, nonprofits, marketing, pol...
Apr 22, 2020
Easiest AP Classes: 10 Courses with the Highest Pass Rates
Easiest AP classes: AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography have the h...
Apr 20, 2020
Tips to score a 12 on your ACT essay
ACT essay (when it existed) was brutal to score a 12 on. If you're still writing essays: s...
Apr 20, 2020
What are the Next Steps After Receiving College Acceptance
Got a college acceptance? Congrats. Now: confirm your deposit, sign up for orientation, an...
Apr 20, 2020
SAT Biology- E or M Which Should You Take?
SAT Biology E vs M: E covers ecology and evolution, M covers molecular biology. Pick M if...
Apr 18, 2020
Tips to Boost Your Math SAT Score
SAT Math section got you down? Here's the most effective strategies: master your calculato...
Apr 18, 2020
Difference Between AP and IB Classes
AP and IB classes look similar but they're totally different. Here's how the courses, exam...
Apr 18, 2020
Will Failing a Class Impact My College Application
A failing grade kills your GPA and shows on your transcript. But you can recover: retake i...
Apr 18, 2020
What Colleges Can I Get Into with a 4.0 GPA?
Perfect 4.0? You're competitive at Ivy League and top schools, but grades alone don't guar...
Apr 17, 2020
How Long Does It Take To Become an LPN
LPN programs take 12–18 months of full-time study and clinical hours. You'll be licensed t...
Apr 17, 2020