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UT-Austin-standardized-testing
The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university founded in 1883 with an undergraduate enrollment of over 42,000. It was ranked #32 (Best National Universities), #9 (Best Public Universities) and #5 (Best Business Programs) by the U.S.
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business-school-MBA
Each year, thousands of students enroll in master of business administration (MBA) programs around the world. Business school can be an immensely rewarding experience; it’s an opportunity to advance your academic capabilities, professional career, expand your horizons, build valuable networks,
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public-high-school-vs-private-high-school
One of the toughest decisions we make as parents is where to educate our children. As you weigh your options, particularly between public school or private school, the decision becomes even more complicated as you factor in its potential impact
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USC-early-acceptance-rate
Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is the University of Southern California — the oldest private research university in the western United States with an undergraduate population of around 21,000. USC, located in
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AP-Physics-courses-explained
In February, the College Board announced physics course and exam revisions, which will take effect with the 2024-25 school year (May 2025 AP Exams). As the AP program continues to expand and evolve, so do the opportunities for students to
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Brown-requires-standardized-test-scores
As of this morning, Brown is the third Ivy League school to reinstate standardized test scores, following Yale and Dartmouth’s lead and citing academic performance as the leading factor that influenced the decision. This announcement comes after an evaluation of the University’s
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the-case-for-humanities-majors
As the number of humanities majors continues to shrink, is there a case to be made for the value of a college degree in, say, English or history? In the 2019-20 academic year, the proportion of bachelor’s degrees awarded in
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Stanford-early-acceptance-rate
Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Stanford University — which consistently ranks as one of the most selective schools in the country. Stanford has a total undergraduate enrollment of around 8,000 students
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feeder-schools-the-hidden-truth
Every spring, college admission rates dominate the headlines: “Duke Admits 4.8% of Regular Decision Applicants,” “Northeastern Acceptance Rate Drops to 5.6% After Record Number of Applicants,” “Yale Admits 2,234 Students, Acceptance Rate Shrinks to 4.46 Percent.” As parents and students
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strong-programs-in-engineering
Are you a natural problem-solver? Have you always excelled in math and science? Do you find yourself identifying needs in your community and looking for solutions? If the answer is yes, you might want to consider pursuing an engineering degree
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