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What is a liberal arts college? It is a college that puts an emphasis on degrees in liberal arts fields such as humanities and social sciences. It is common for liberal art schools to require students to take certain general education courses regardless of their major. For example, Pomona College requires students to take courses in anthropology, public policy analysis, or sociology in order to complete their Social Institutions and Human Behavior requirements. Differences of

By: Celeste Calabrisi As a tutor and college counselor, I often get asked, “Are high school and college really that different?” The answer varies based on what that student wants to know. Many things are almost exactly the same and others are in stark contrast to each other. In this post, I will unpack some of the most important similarities and differences between these institutions of learning and how you should approach each one. First, the teachers. The teachers in high s

By: Sean Yen Many students underestimate the power of the application essay. College admission boards do take into consideration your GPA and extracurriculars, but often students are accepted or denied based on their essays. Sometimes the prospect of writing these essays can be difficult and overwhelming, however, if you take these steps you are sure to write a wonderful essay. We will go into depth on each of these steps later in this article, but this is a general overview