Admissions Heartbreak: An Action Plan for the Universally Rejected
The worst has happened. You have received rejection letters from every single college you applied to—even your so-called “safety schools.” Take a minute to grieve. Now, follow these steps to take back control of your future.
Step 1: Take heart. You may have miscalculated your odds of acceptance at your safety schools. You may be the victim of bad luck. Either way, don’t take the rejection as a judgment of your self-worth, and know that you are not alone. There are plenty of college options out there for all kinds of students, and with some additional effort, you’re sure to find schools that fit you. Read the rest of this entry »
University vs. College: Is There a Difference?
Are you like me, lying awake at night, pondering the great questions of the universe, wondering what is the difference between a university and a college? (Or, is there a difference?) If so, then fret no more, you will rest easy tonight! I have used the terms “college” and “university” interchangeably on this blog and I figured I owed it to you to research the differences and share what I learned. I learned that I was right all along… well, kind of.
I always thought the differences between the two was that a university is made up of various colleges (College of Arts and Humanities, College of Education, College of Chemical and Life Sciences, etc.), whereas a college is an institution specializing in just one of those fields of study, and that colleges are usually smaller than universities (up to 12,000 students vs. up to 56,000). But then I started thinking of schools with “college” in their names, like Dartmouth and Boston Colleges and realized they offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts, science, business, and more… So, like Rebecca in “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” and every other person with internet access, I Googled it. Read the rest of this entry »
Do Your College Research Now and Skip the Transfer Later
Planning for college can definitely be intimidating. After all, there are THOUSANDS of colleges out there, each with beautiful web sites and brochures of students studying on the “quad” or bicycling through the fall leaves. It’s enough to make you think that no matter where you go, you will have a wonderful college experience. You just need to focus on your SAT, GPA, and essays to submit strong college applications. Right?
But don’t be fooled, because reality can strike hard. That college that you never visited but really meant to—can quickly turn into a big regret. Perhaps you thrive in a competitive academic environment and find the students in your classes to be apathetic. Or maybe the campus doesn’t offer the activities you love to do in your free time. College acceptance doesn’t necessarily mean college satisfaction. Read the rest of this entry »
Your College Search: Easy? No. Worth the Time? Absolutely.
WiseChoice has released the results of its latest survey of over 800 college freshmen nationwide. The results are eye-opening: One-third of current college freshmen are thinking about transferring. (One-third!) And more believe that there must be a better school for them than their current one. Some of the reasons cited are:
-Nothing in common with other students
-Lack of campus and student diversity
-Unhelpful faculty
-Not offering their major of choice
The survey reinforces the idea that investing the time upfront on a thorough college search could prevent students the trouble of transferring. Instead, they could thrive and be happy succeeding at the right college from the start. Plus, transferring schools can be an expensive proposition (think: another round of application fees, possible lost credits, and so on).
Read more about the results of the freshmen college survey in our latest WiseChoice Press Release.
Welcome to the WiseChoice Blog
Let’s face it; applying to college can be tedious, boring and one giant labyrinth of tests and paperwork. Toiling over college websites, school essays and writing the pros vs. cons of each institution can feel like a lonely place. It seems that there is nowhere to go to find the answers to all of your burning, college-related questions and no community to fall back on when deciding on these next big steps in your life.
Of course, all of that nonsense was way back when and now you have WiseChoice. And aren’t you lucky. WiseChoice—along with the WiseChoice blog—is the preeminent one- stop shop for finding the information you need, brought to you by individuals who have been there, done that and want you to find your perfect match when it comes to post-secondary education.
Here at WiseChoice, we want you to enjoy the college-finding experience whether you want to stay at home or move 3,000 miles away and whether you want to major in Kinesiology or Political Science. Either way we want to get you there intact. With guidance on financial aid and the differences between universities in Washington State and Washington, DC, we are here to provide you with the ultimate experience in planning this next step of your future.
So sit back and relax. Welcome to the WiseChoice blog.
Subscribe to this blog
Subscribe to RSS feed
Categories
- College Admissions (21)
- College Applications (14)
- College Search (21)
- Just for Parents (6)
- Life at College (10)
- Paying for College (27)
- Visiting Colleges (4)
- WiseChoice (6)