On March 28, 2022, MIT Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services Stu Schmill announced that the university was reinstating its SAT/ACT requirement, effective in the 2022-23 admissions cycle. I love MIT admissions for many reasons, their transparency with their data and the way that it influences their thinking perhaps at the top of the … Continue reading The Future of the SAT and ACT
Public versus Private: Weighing Your Options
You can get a rich and vibrant college education at a public institution, just as you can at a private one. But the experiences will often differ in significant ways, in terms of cost, available financial aid, campus resources, and more. Each option involves trade-offs, so you need to educate yourself on what those are … Continue reading Public versus Private: Weighing Your Options
Harvey Mudd College: STEM + liberal arts
"Innovative," my daughter described Harvey Mudd and then immediately mentioned "those wheels outside the dining hall." Walk on the Mudd campus and you will see what she means. A math, science and engineering school, Mudd also calls itself a liberal arts college. Signs of quirkiness, fun, and the school's fascinating history abound on a campus … Continue reading Harvey Mudd College: STEM + liberal arts
USC: A campus that offers fascinating opportunities to specialize
Everything at USC looks shiny and new as you walk the campus. This feeling extends to some of the university's most interesting academic offerings. For students who know what they want to study enough to commit in senior year of high school to a specialized program or major, USC offers some fascinating opportunities. Every year, … Continue reading USC: A campus that offers fascinating opportunities to specialize
Pitzer College: Academics infused with social activism
I have had a soft spot for Pitzer College ever since I interviewed former Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid Arnaldo Rodriguez for my book, The Thinking Parent's Guide to College Admissions. My visit with my youngest daughter in 2020 felt long overdue! Part of a consortium of seven colleges known collectively as The Claremont … Continue reading Pitzer College: Academics infused with social activism
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