by Jennifer L. When building a college list, it’s easy to get caught up in rankings. While those numbers might offer a general sense of prestige or competitiveness, they don’t tell the full story—and they definitely shouldn’t be the only factor guiding your decisions. Here are five often-overlooked elements that matter just as much, if not more, when choosing the right college fit. 1. Academic Programs That Match Your InterestsNot
by Abigail G. As a high school student, you’re at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future. Around my junior year of high school, I clearly knew that I loved chemistry and biology, and I was also pretty good at math. But when it came to choosing a college major, I was a bit lost. I thought I wanted to study chemistry until a suggestion from my
by Justin B. For high school students, finding a job can be tough! Most find themselves working at a restaurant, retail store or movie theater, and while these jobs can be worthwhile, many students are looking for opportunities that are better aligned with their future career aspirations. Unfortunately, most entry-level paid employment opportunities in STEM, law and other pathways have advanced training and certification requirements that a typical 16 or
by Jennifer L. Yes! There are many career possibilities in which humanities and STEM go hand-in-hand. You don’t have to pick one over the other, but can pursue a career that balances both. One of these paths is a patent attorney. A patent attorney is a lawyer-scientist who understands advances in the scientific fields and explains and argues differences in technology to judges, juries, and Patent Office Examiners. Patent attorneys
According to LinkedIn, if you are a student with an interest in a career as a software developer, there are several colleges they would recommend from the thousands out there. Based on LinkedIn data, budding software developers may want to check out these 5 colleges: 1. Carnegie Mellon University 2. Caltech 3. Cornell University 4. MIT 5. Princeton University Those who specifically wish to work as a software developer
