Summer break is just a couple of weeks away, with a new group of students as rising seniors, poised to tackle college applications head-on. The moment this happens, students begin to hear choruses of “where do you want to go to college next year?” But please remember: most students will not, and should not, have
Typically, merit-based scholarships are the scholarships a school offers to top students regardless of that student’s financial need. It’s essentially free money — and who doesn’t like free money? These scholarships are used by colleges to lure highly qualified applicants to campus. Keep in mind, though, that not every school offers merit-based scholarships. Harvard, for
In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains that while some choice is useful, too much choice can be paralyzing. He comes to this conclusion when he goes shopping for new jeans, a task he remembers being quick and easy back in the day before jeans became “bespoke.” After being inundated with scores of fits
