Previously Dispensed Wisdom

When it comes to college applications, your grades may be the ‘make or break’ factor in getting into many of the nation’s top colleges. But don’t give up hope… colleges look at more than just your grades! How important is […read more]

What is the difference between priority and regular decision? Also, what are majors and minors? If I want a bachelor’s degree, does that subject have to be my major, or can it be my minor? Do colleges generally offer the […read more]

I have heard from more than one person that colleges like applicants to include a photo with the application. Though I have no problem doing this, it sounds a bit strange. So, what’s right? If colleges ask for it, send […read more]

No one in my family has ever gone to college or a university before, so I am very new to this! I want to know if I can major in medicine at Stanford. If so, what are the guidelines to […read more]

I am a junior in high school, and I am starting to narrow down my college and career searches. I am thinking about going into medicine or pharmacy, or becoming a nurse anesthetist. I was wondering, what is the average […read more]

What is the point of going to a very expensive Ivy League school to get your undergraduate degree when you know that you are going to get your master’s degree when you’re done? I would like to go to Dartmouth, […read more]

Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am currently a rising senior in high school. I scored an 1870 on the new SAT, have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 and am very involved in extracurriculars. For example, […read more]

Transferring colleges is not a decision to be taken lightly. Whether you’re enrolled at a local community college, not quite happy with your current school, or looking to get back on track after sitting on the sidelines for a few […read more]

I am a high school junior at a public high school in Florida. My GPA is around a 3.0-3.1. I’ve taken 7 honors classes and 2 AP courses so far. I got a 1070 on my first try on the […read more]

The high school years are a pivotal point in your life. Not only are you beginning to define your personal identity, there is a great emphasis on your future for the first time in your life. And now that you […read more]