Tag Archives: College Applications

Top Computer Science Programs

Focus on Computer ScienceNow that you decided to pursue a degree in one of the hottest majors of this decade – computer science – you just need to figure out where to go to school. Easy, right? Okay, maybe not easy, but we’ll do our best to help by telling you more about your options.

When choosing your computer science program, it’s essential to look at more than just rankings. You also want to seek out programs that give undergraduates access to their cutting edge research and technology, the chance to do hands-on projects and the ability to work across disciplines.

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Focus on Computer Science: Timeline of a Computer Science Student

Focus on Computer ScienceComputer science can be a fun and lucrative career for those who enjoy playing with gadgets, creating websites and developing new computer programs and software. If you’re interested in a career in computer science, here’s what you can expect during your educational journey.

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Poll Results: Admissions Letters

Poll ResultsIn honor of Admissions Letters Week, we asked our readers who was the first person they told when they learned they were accepted into college. Not surprising, the majority – %82 – told their parents the good news first. After all, the majority of admissions letters still go to the home mailing address, although now some are sent out via email.

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Poll Results: College Applications

Mailing College ApplicationLast week, we asked our readers how many college applications they submitted during their college search. The most popular response – 44% – sent out 6 to 10 applications, while 31%submitted 2 to 5 applications. Only 17% sent more than 10 applications, and 8% submitted just one application.

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College Admissions: Schools with Late Application Deadlines

Student with Late ApplicationIt’s the end of January, and most college application deadlines have come and gone. If you have not yet submitted your college applications, don’t worry. You still have options.

There are a number of colleges with late deadlines, some of which even have rolling admissions – this means they keep there admissions open until their are no more spots available.

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New Poll: College Applications

Girl Sending College ApplicationsHow many college applications did you send out?

Respond to the Question of the Week on The Explorer Blog or on Facebook.

Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes After Submitting Your College Applications

Student Finished with ApplicationsYou finally finished the time-consuming and stressful process of completing and sending out your college applications. Congratulations! Now, take a moment, take a breath and give yourself credit for working towards a goal and making it a reality.

Now comes the nerve-wracking part of the college search: waiting to find out where you have been accepted. There is not much you can do once your applications have been submitted. Try not to make these 3 mistakes.

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College Applications: Advice from Graduates

Female Student Book StackApplication deadlines are steadily approaching. We invited college graduates to share how they set their applications above the rest.

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Student Insights: College Applications

Sarah JohnsonTo wrap up College Application Week the Explorer Blog contributor/high school senior Sarah Johnson shares her insights and offers advice for other high school seniors, regarding the college application process. 

This time of year, most students are worried about getting their holiday shopping done or studying for finals. If you are a senior in high school, however, you have one extra worry at this time: finishing your college applications.

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Don’t Make These 3 College Application Mistakes

Frustrated StudentBy now your college applications have either already been sent out or are getting very close to it. If you have already applied, best of luck to you! For those of you that haven’t yet, we thought we would give you a little last minute advice.

Here are three common mistakes that you should try to avoid during the college application process.

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