If you are performing research, working on an independent project, taking on leadership in a club, or planning to do any of the above, you should be prepared for the highs and lows you will...

"To get into this university, we chose to detach ourselves from normal human experiences, neglecting our interests, hobbies, robust social lives – anything that couldn't appear on a college...

MIT’s announcement supports what I’ve been saying for a while now - even though many in college admissions do not view the ACT/SAT as an equitable measure of students’ potential,...

With so many schools going test optional for another year, should you or your child bother with test prep?

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My last stop of the day was Barnard College. You can see the smaller setting. Barnard offers a small women’s only college with access to many of the resources across the street at Columbia...

Check out Part 2 of my visit to NYU for information on housing, classes, and resources for entrepreneurs.

If you want to see more about how NYU is integrated in the city, check out Part 1...

Learn about the energy on Columbia’s campus. Columbia students have long been known for their activism, and the campus lived up to this during my visit! The graduate students can be heard...

Join me on my trip to New York City! I visited NYU, Columbia, and Barnard. You can see the distinct environment at each school. 

First stop was New York University! See how NYU is...

How do I research colleges if I can’t visit them?

COVID-19 has caused many campuses to cancel all tours and admitted students. A few colleges are even canceling classes, and that number is...