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College Planning Resources
A blog for parents, students, and families preparing for the future.
Our goal is to provide you with as much information and guidance to empower your student to thrive as they pursue their dreams.
Our blog features information that will take them from dream to decision and help to navigate everything from selecting a major to planning intentional summers so they can reach their goals.
Focus on Majors: Construction Management
Construction is one of the largest industries, shaping skylines and communities. From skyscrapers to renewable energy facilities, every...
Oct 83 min read
Focus on Majors: Pre-Med
When you tell someone you want to be a doctor, the path ahead can seem pretty clear: major in biology, go to college, spend your weekends...
Sep 53 min read
Focus on Majors: Not a Major – Pre-Law
If you’re thinking about becoming a lawyer, you might assume there’s a specific “pre-law” major you’re supposed to choose. But here’s...
Jun 114 min read
Focus on Majors: Sport Management
For students who live and breathe sports, a career in the industry doesn’t have to mean going pro as an athlete. The U.S. sports industry...
May 53 min read
Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it’s easy to feel...
Apr 22 min read
Focus on Majors: Languages
There are roughly 311 different languages spoken in the United States alone, with more than 6,500 languages spoken worldwide....
Mar 63 min read
Focus on Majors: Fire Sciences
Fires are a powerful force of nature, and their impact is felt in communities across the country. In 2022 alone, U.S. fire departments...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Undecided. The Pros and Cons
Feeling unsure about what major to pick for college? You're not alone! Many students, even those interested in STEM, aren't sure which...
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Digital Humanities
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the boundaries between technology, culture, and the humanities are increasingly blurred....
Oct 8, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Food Science
Have you wondered what makes microwave pizza crispy or why some foods seem addictive or more appealing than others? If so, majoring in...
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Art and Design
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I enjoy being creative and finding unusual solutions to visual problems?” Or, “When I see a blank...
May 21, 20244 min read
Focus on Majors: Data Science
Data Science degree programs aim to teach students how to think about the field flexibly and to engage critically with new problems.
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Business
Business is among the most popular majors in the U.S., according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, comprising nearly 1...
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Majors, Minors, Concentrations
Understanding choices beyond a major allows students to broaden their area of expertise and interests.
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Focus on Majors: Bachelor’s in Social Work
Are you passionate about helping people in need and emphasizing interpersonal relationships? You might want to consider Social Work.
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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