By Alex Griswold ESPN Staff The National Anthem protests are becoming a political issue in the United States, and they are becoming so.As ESPN Insider Adam Himmelsbach wrote in the week of the inauguration, the issue is becoming “a serious political matter in the eyes of the electorate.”And this is why, Himmles wrote, the players…
Month: August 2021
Why I applied to Harvard and Yale and went to the Ivy League
I was excited about getting into the Ivy league.I’d always dreamed of attending one of the top colleges in the world.I wanted to become the most accomplished person in my class, and to do that I had to work hard and study hard.After attending the prestigious private school of my choice for two years, I…
Why is the University of Louisville admissions process so much more rigorous than other schools?
By now, we’ve all heard the story about how, when the admissions process for the University Of Louisville (UL) was first announced, the announcement included a “truly ridiculous” number of “eligibles” in order to ensure a strong, diverse student body.At the time, this number came in at around 300,000 students, which is more than a…
When are the admissions process open to women and underrepresented minorities?
Women and under-represented minorities, historically the largest group in the U.S. college admissions process, are the fastest-growing demographic in the country, according to a new report.While women made up just over 40 percent of the overall U.A.E. population in 2016, women accounted for more than 50 percent of undergraduate admissions to the University of Texas…
‘The Secret History of College’: How Columbia University Lost Its Way
Columbia University has lost its way.The school’s history has been so badly distorted that the only way to understand it is to read the textbooks, study the syllabi and read the papers.The university, founded in 1848, has been the model for every institution in the United States for the past half-century, and now, the school’s…
Which Dartmouth students have the best chances of getting in?
A group of Australian scientists and researchers from Dartmouth University, including a professor from the school’s School of Chemistry, have put together a comprehensive application for students to apply to Dartmouth to study at Oxford University, which has been awarded the top academic award for students studying at a UK university.The application, which they describe…
What’s the worst job you’ve been offered?
This is the first in a series about the career opportunities available in Georgia Tech.The job posting for the engineering admissions coordinator position reads: The Engineer is a team leader in the Engineering and Technology (ET) Department who works with students to implement new technology in the building.The Engineer also has an understanding of engineering…
What to expect from your UW admission deadline
UW students will be required to submit official university transcripts by November 5.The university also announced new rules to improve student access to its online admissions platform.Here’s what to expect on your admission application.1.College credit requirements The school will require students to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a discipline and four years…
U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 rankings of the top universities for grad students
U.K. Universities have ranked as the top 10 most competitive schools for graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree.The U.N. Education Organization reported U.B.E. was the most competitive school for graduates of all disciplines with its median GPA of 3.75 and average SAT score of 12,500.U.A.E., a U.T.U. and U.W. were in the middle of…
The College Admission Committee Is Getting the Job Done
article The college admissions committee is getting the job done, and it seems to be succeeding. The College Board, for example, has a reputation for being a very difficult admissions committee, especially for applicants who do not have enough years of relevant experience and have no clue what they want to do in life. But this year,…
