Top 3 Ivy League Majors That Are Actually Worth It
0904, 2026

Top 3 Ivy League Majors That Are Actually Worth It

By Sarah M. When applying to college, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is What should I study? While Ivy League universities offer hundreds of majors, student trends are surprisingly consistent across all eight schools. Year after year, three areas dominate: Economics, Computer Science, and the Social Sciences. Understanding why these majors are popular, and how competitive they are, can help you plan a stronger application. 1. Economics: The Classic Ivy League Major Economics

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How to Choose the Right CS/Tech Story for Your Essay
2603, 2026

How to Choose the Right CS/Tech Story for Your Essay

By Lan N. Supplemental essays are an opportunity to showcase your most meaningful experiences. Depending on the prompt, your focus might shift between personal growth, a favorite extracurricular, or an academic accomplishment. These days, many students are interested in computer science or tech programs. If that’s you, your resume likely already includes an internship, a club leadership role, or a technical personal project. The challenge is picking the best one

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The Value of a Computer Science Degree in the Age of AI
1902, 2026

The Value of a Computer Science Degree in the Age of AI

By Lydia C. The perception that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can replace programming roles can bring a lot of anxiety for students considering studying computer science. The conflict is clear: students love programming, get excited about solving problems with technology, and have been coding since a young age with the promise of a career in CS. But, recently, students increasingly question the utility of this path, wondering more and more: “Will

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3 New STEM Majors to Consider
2703, 2025

3 New STEM Majors to Consider

by Justin B. From AI everywhere to renewable energy to 3D printed medical implants, advances in STEM continue to stretch the boundaries of our imagination. In this post, we’ll highlight three recently developed college majors that are shaping the future of STEM. Artificial Intelligence for Business (USC) This cutting-edge degree combines the expertise of two leading business and engineering schools, offering a distinctive learning experience for students eager to harness

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Personal Statements for Computer Science: 3 Great Examples of Writing
1904, 2024

Personal Statements for Computer Science: 3 Great Examples of Writing

by Michelle P. From AI to data science to cybersecurity, students have a multitude of options and interests to consider in the field of computer science. If Computer Science is an intended college major for a high schooler, it is highly important to plan for how you may write about it for one of your later college application essays. A previous blog post covers how a student can write about

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How to Write About Your Interest in Computer Science
0904, 2024

How to Write About Your Interest in Computer Science

by Michelle P. Instead of detailed business spreadsheets, perhaps you are most used to examining new versions of code. Or, instead of scrutinizing variables for a science lab, you feel most at home testing out solutions for coding bugs. While Computer Science is a fascinating area with many applications within your daily life, it can prove a challenge to write about for a college essay or summer program application. What

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Ways to Brainstorm about STEM Interests (for Free) before College Essays
2403, 2023

Ways to Brainstorm about STEM Interests (for Free) before College Essays

by Michelle “After I finished that difficult lab in AP Biology, I realized I wanted to become a doctor.” “I really want to major in Chemistry, because of that great summer internship I had at a research center at that college, and because of my experience in placing first in the science fair.” One area that students can really struggle with in writing is how to show their interest in

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Summer Computer Science Programs
1611, 2019

Summer Computer Science Programs

To ensure their college application stands out from the rest, many high school students spend their summer attending a pre-college program dedicated to their majors and career interests. Computer science remains of the most popular majors for college students, which means that high school students hoping to make a career within the technology field have their work cut out for them when selecting a top program. IvyBoost Education has compiled

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0812, 2016

Cool Ways for Students to Engage with Computer Science

Feeding fish to different cats in your backyard or slicing fruit into flying pieces may be all fun and games, but for students who wonder about the process that goes into making those apps, this week is an ideal time to further develop that interest. Computer Science Education week runs this year from December 5-11. How can students get more involved with computer science? 1.Play Minecraft Code.Org has a Minecraft

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1012, 2014

Calls Increase for Computer Science at High Schools

On Monday, several of the largest school districts in the U.S. in New York, Los Angeles, and other locations announced that they would be making introductory computer science classes more available to their students. One problem with computer science courses is that it is usually a non-required course for high-schoolers, so schools might not place a high priority on hiring computer science teachers. For AP classes, students interested in computer

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