Interesting Article of the Week
Frank Bruni, weekly Op-Ed contributor for the New York Times, often gives his opinion about the college admissions process in his work. Recently, he discussed his views on a new system that many colleges intend to implement in order to increase diversity in their incoming classes. Click here to read the article.
We had a College Spotlight...
A Scholarship Sunday...
The US Army and Navy offer incredible opportunities to students at many universities. In exchange for a number of years of service to the nation as a part of the Reserves, the ROTC program will pay tuition for four years as well as monthly stipends. This scholarship is available to students in all years of college, not just incoming freshmen.
And two posts from Fellows!
This week, Elizabeth Keebler wrote on how to be your own academic advocate. She talks about when it is best to stand up for yourself in an academic setting, how to deal with teachers, and how to get back those points that might have been unjustly taken away.
If you've always wanted to be more than one thing, then Jenny Zhi's post about interdisciplinary programs is the perfect read for you. Jenny breaks down the various ways one can pursue diverse interests in college, and even provides examples of some popular programs.
Happy New Year, Everybody!
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