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
If you have searched for colleges, you know the lingo: Create a balanced list of reach schools, match schools and safety/safer schools. But while the directive seems straightforward enough, figuring out a balanced list can be tougher than it seems. How can you get a true sense of your chances of admission? After all, if
