Tag: College Admissions
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Environmental Science in 2025: Your Pathway to Impactful Green Careers
If you’re passionate about climate change, ocean conservation, or sustainable cities, environmental science might be your calling. This interdisciplinary major is booming globally—and especially across Asia, where countries are urgently balancing development with environmental responsibility. Let’s dive into what this major really entails, how to prepare for it, and why it could be one of…
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College Majors 101: What’s Applied Math All About
Are you a student who excels in math and science but isn’t drawn to academic research, engineering, or medicine? In my experience, I often guide such students toward applied mathematics: and interdisciplinary field that combine mathematics with computing, finance, or biology. So, today we’ll talk about: 1. Understanding Applied Mathematics Applied mathematics gained prominence during…
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What to Do If You’ve Been Deferred: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
Receiving a deferral from your top-choice university can feel disheartening, but remember—it’s not a rejection! While waiting for the final decision can be frustrating, there are proactive steps you can take to boost your chances and show that you’re still the right fit for the school. The Competitive Landscape of Early Applications The competition for…
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How Cultural Identity Shapes College Applications: A Guide for International Students
When applying to U.S. colleges, students often focus on grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities. While these are undeniably important, there’s one aspect of your application that you can’t afford to overlook: your cultural identity. This is a unique element that reflects who you are, where you come from, and what values you hold dear.…
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Understanding the 3 types of college majors in the US
Almost all families grapple with the challenge of choosing the right major. American universities offer over 1,800 undergraduate majors, making it impractical to explore and compare each one thoroughly. When talking to families, I start by dividing majors into three main categories: 1. Liberal Arts Majors: These are some of the oldest disciplines in Western…
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On Well-roundedness
Some Misconceptions Many international parents still believe that top colleges are looking for well-rounded students who excel in every area. As a result, they send their children to a seemingly endless array of extracurricular activities: piano lessons, tennis classes, volunteering camps in Sri Lanka, math camps, and more. The result? When these students apply to…
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Liberal Arts College vs. Research University: So what’s the difference?
Do you know the difference between a liberal arts college and a research university? Here we’ll compare and contrast two categories of American colleges: the liberal arts college and research university. Below, we’ll examine the key differences between them, trace the history of liberal arts education in the US, and finally discuss how to decide…
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UK vs. US universities? Three Things You Should Know Before Applying
British-trained professionals often lampoon the US universities as being too generalist and liberal arts driven, while American scholars remain skeptical about the academic rigor of a UK degree. Despite being American-trained myself, I’ll try my best to be objective and make a rough comparison on the educational approach of the two countries’ universities. Generalist v.…
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Navigating the Path to Success: A Guide to College Transfer Applications in the US
Over the past few years, I’ve counseled many students on transferring colleges. Most of them are dissatisfied with their current school and want to explore the possibility of transferring to a more suitable university. When it comes to transferring colleges in the United States, many parents have numerous questions and might wonder about its difficulty.…
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