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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Online University for MA program | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I just graduated with my BA in Religion form American Public University, which is a regionally and ... A: I think there is still some bias in the professional world against schools that are only online. But ... | |
| Online University for MA program | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I just graduated with my BA in Religion form American Public University, which is a regionally and ... A: For your next degree, I would look to earn it at a school (online or otherwise) that has a physical ... | |
| which college? | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: What universities of California are good and bad for the major of psychology? I am 19 and male and ... A: Josh All the schools you list are good sized state schools and so they will have ample psych ... | |
| extra curricular activities | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: my son is a freshman in high school and we are starting to think about the college application ... A: Colleges like to see how applicants are spending their time, whether it be sports, arts, music, etc. ... | |
| what kind of opportunities are available? | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Assuming that at the end of senior year (i'm currently a sophomore) I'll have a GPA between 3.5 and ... A: If you can consider how far from home you'd like to be, that's a good start. Then, visit schools of ... | |
| what kind of opportunities are available? | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Assuming that at the end of senior year (i'm currently a sophomore) I'll have a GPA between 3.5 and ... A: I have a son who is a senior in high school this year and I have seen first hand how schools try to ... | |
| what kind of opportunities are available? | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Assuming that at the end of senior year (i'm currently a sophomore) I'll have a GPA between 3.5 and ... A: Lynn, It sounds like you will be well-positioned for admission to some very good schools. Of ... | |
| College | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a college on the east coast that has a good program that would enable me to become ... A: Early in the process, don't focus too much on price as financial aid typically lowers the sticker ... | |
| question | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Hey I asked you a question before! I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited ... A: Think about the various things you've been doing, and write them down. Do you play in homeschool ... | |
| unsure about what college I want to go 2 | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: I would start out by looking at these NY colleges with journalism: St Bonaventure Iona Canisius ... | |
| unsure about what college I want to go 2 | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm a home school student at an online school that's accredited by the southern association ... A: I've had a lot of experience with homeschoolers, Anthony, so I think I can help. Let me ask you a ... | |
| procedure for taking the admission in us as international student | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: i did my 3 years diploma in architecture from india in june 2010, now am m in USA with my father as ... A: I suggest that you contact the admission office at an architecture school, such as Syracuse ... | |
| choosing the affordable college. | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I am from Kentucky and i am trying to register with a local community technical college but i didn't ... A: It doesn't take too much income to push an independent student out of grant eligibility, as you have ... | |
| Colleges for paramedic major? | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I will be transfering soon, i want to know the right university for me. Im majoring in the paramedic ... A: That's a fairly specialized program you are looiing into. U of Ill may well have it, but I would do ... | |
| choosing the affordable college. | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I am from Kentucky and i am trying to register with a local community technical college but i didn't ... A: This makes things trickier. Because 2 year schools are (generally) inexpensive, it doesn't take a ... | |
| Medical School | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm an undergrad college student who just started his sophomore year. Due to certain problems I got ... A: Certainly a higher GPA would be better, and strong work from this point on would be very helpful. ... | |
| christian colleges and chinese programs | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: I am currently a high schooler who hopes to major in Curriculum and Instruction or Chinese ... A: Michelle, Your top notch Christian schools include: Calvin Wheaton Houghton Westmont Grove City ... | |
| Odd response? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I need help from an older person. I went to speak with a staff member of my college, the financial ... A: You should not have to put up with harrassment in any setting. Your FA officers rather lame response ... | |
| Which college should I go to? | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm a senior in high school, and I'm trying to pick a college. I want to eventually join the FBI, ... A: Behavioral psych is a bit specialized for the undergraudate level, but if you opt for a mid-size ... | |
| Which college should I go to? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a senior in high school, and I'm trying to pick a college. I want to eventually join the FBI, ... A: You leave the field of four year colleges pretty wide open - do you have any preference for a big vs ... | |
| Help!! | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I need college help immediately? I need immediate help. I've been at the art institute for 2 years. ... A: Desirai, You are in a difficult situation. First, I suggest that you go to the financial aid ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jackie, and I'm a 17 year old Senior in High School. I live in Massachusetts and was ... A: I am a big proponent of doing the bachelors degree at the smaller school - for precisely the reason ... | |
| Dont know! | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old and I'm somewhat worrying about what college I should consider being right for me. ... A: You're not too young to be thinking about college, but you are too young to fret about it. So, good ... | |
| which college is right for me? | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i've been looking into colleges and trying to prepare myself for choosing a university. my problem ... A: what you'll need to do is to find a smaller college with both programs. Business is pretty general, ... | |
| Christian colleges, premed | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm a junior from NW Indiana and looking into pre med. My long term goal is to get my PhD in ... A: I would check out Indiana Wesleyan, Grace College, Bethel - all in IN. By the way, because you are ... | |
| Recreation Majors | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My name is Shane Carman. I am a high school student at Geneseo Central School, in Geneseo NY. I am ... A: I think it's great that you are starting to think about college and career already. What I would ... | |
| Syracuse University. What are my chances? | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey Bruce! I know its kind of late but Happy New Year! I have already applied to Syracuse ... A: Sergio, Hi from New York. You certainly have a lot to offer; your personal background is rich and ... | |
| Selection of university | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My name is naga and i'm from INDIA.I want to pursue the master's course in computer science in ... A: Detroit area University of Michigan, Wayne State, University of Detroit Mercy. As an international ... | |
| Selection of university | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is naga and i'm from INDIA.I want to pursue the master's course in computer science in ... A: Naga, I can suggest some schools for you to check out on your own, as you know better what it is ... | |
| i dont kno what college is right for me | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: what college can i go to, to become a phlebotmist but at the same time i want to be in a sority? A: Shanice, Interesting question. A phlebotomist does not need a college degree, but rather a ... | |
| Guide me with the best college!!! | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am from India and I have successfully completed my postgraduation with Masters of Fashion ... A: Rachita, I'm afraid I don't know enough about the fashion world or the colleges you mention to ... | |
| Hey, | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey I am a sophomore in high school and I live in Myrtle Beach,South Carolina. I would love to be a ... A: It will be tough to get a school in that price range - be sure to work on your classes and to prep ... | |
| Hey, | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey I am a sophomore in high school and I live in Myrtle Beach,South Carolina. I would love to be a ... A: It's good that you have some specific goals already. I encourage you to pursue them as actively as ... | |
| College Major | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a senior in highschool and have recently realized ny interested in the field of natural health. ... A: Katherine, If you look at the curriculum for Bastyr, you'll see that they require some 100 and 200 ... | |
| well... im only a freshman and i need help | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm only a freshman but i want to get my future figured out and everything before its too late. and ... A: Sorry for the delay, I thought i'd answered this already. Go to the web site for Jefferson ... | |
| well... im only a freshman and i need help | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm only a freshman but i want to get my future figured out and everything before its too late. and ... A: You have lots of time to make these kinds of choices. Please don't feel needlessly rushed. To be a ... | |
| Campus Living | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school junior researching different colleges and universities. I have narrowed my ... A: Many schools say it is required; fewer actually do require it. The more slective the school, the ... | |
| college credits | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled in the University of Vermont as a full-time student but have outstanding ... A: I take that you want to find classes that you can transfer into VT towards your degree. Given the ... | |
| metallurgy | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: my son is entering his senior year. He is very interested in science, primarily metallurgy. ... A: This will be a tricky thing to find. It seems to me that there is a college in Vermont that might ... | |
| international homeschooled student | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Are international students less likely to be accepted at state univerisities and other public ... A: A few thoughts for you. Are you a US citizen? Will you have some type of high school diploma at ... | |
| Admissions Process | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ... A: Things to do this summer: visit a few colleges, and try to build a varied list; large, small, ... | |
| Son passed GED/CHESPE Test, trying to find right college | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: My son was 16 (last year) when he passed Californias high school equivalency exam (CHESPE). ... A: You have a few different questions here, which I'll take in no patricular order :) Re: swimming - ... | |
| colleges | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm a junior going into my senior year and I'm stuck on what university I want to attend. I don't ... A: If you are looking to see where you can do AFROTC, please check the link attached, which allows you ... | |
| College for ADHD | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My son will graduate from high school next year. What's your recommendation on choosing a regular ... A: I would opt for a regular college that offers the necessary support services your son will need - ... | |
| Christian Education | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to educate my children in the best way that I can and we are a military family who move ... A: It looks like there are many options; KC Christian, Northland, Westminster - I guess I would search ... | |
| Sports Broadcasting | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm 20 years old and i went to the connecticutt schoo of broadcasting and got a certicficate in ... A: Shariff, I am generally an advocate for more education. I suggest you start at a community college ... | |
| i am clueless | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i want to become an accountant but i have no idea what college to go to. i would really love if you ... A: Doris, Here's a starting point. Check out these schools, which differ in setting and feel, and it ... | |
| i am clueless | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: i want to become an accountant but i have no idea what college to go to. i would really love if you ... A: Doris, There are a whole lot of options on this - can you tell me: would you prefer a specific ... | |
| Am I on the right track? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Corey I am a homeschooled junior and was hoping you could advise me if I am on the right ... A: and for providing so much background info. It is very helpful. First, let me commend you on the ... | |
| Choosing the Right College | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am in a dilemma, I have two Canadian university acceptance letters. One from Carleton University ... A: Farshad, In this situation as you have described it, I would go with the specialized program with ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I currently reside in Florida, however, I am planning to relocate to California to be with my new ... A: Julian, I checked UC Berkeley and while they do offer courses online, I see no indication of ... | |
| College | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: What college should I go to if I want to be a plant scientist? A: If you want to be a plant scienctist, you should plan on going to grad school for at least a ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: How are you? My name is Julian and I am 35 years of age. I have some questions about going back to ... A: Julian, I commend you for persisting with your education. I know of no Ivy League schools that ... | |
| credit transfer | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I was wanting to know if there were any christian colleges in or close to texas that accept credits ... A: I believe you will find Christian colleges in or near TX that will accept your credits. To some ... | |
| Choosing right Christian college for my interests | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a Jr. in High School, looking for a Christ-centered, solid Christian college. My interests are ... A: Maddy, Sorry for the delayed reply....... I suggest that you start out with a look at Houghton ... | |
| Golf scholarship | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My son intends to go to the USA in August 2010 to major in Engineering. He has done his SAT test and ... A: Jim, Your son should contact directly the golf coaches at the schools he finds that fit what he ... | |
| Associates Degree | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Do you have to have a General education AA before you take classes to get an AA in psychology? I ... A: The answer depends somewhat on your long term goals. If you want to go on for the bachelors in ... | |
| What college is right for me? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 and a freshman in high school and have lately started thinking about college. I would ... A: During your high school years you should take the general college prep curriculum - your guidance ... | |
| College Search | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a United States Citizen (from San Diego, California), studying abroad, currently doing my A' ... A: Here are some colleges you may want to take a look at. You'll see I am partial to smaller liberal ... | |
| College Search | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a United States Citizen (from San Diego, California), studying abroad, currently doing my A' ... A: I'll be glad to suggest some schools, but let me ask you a few questions: Do you prefer a ... | |
| colleges | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project for my gifted class at school. I have made my mind up that I would REALLY like ... A: Caitlin, I assume this is for your project at school? If you want to knopw for life reasons what ... | |
| College Search | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: What universities in the United States offer pre-med undergraduate admissions in the spring/winter ... A: Calif - try any of the California state schools, Menlo COllege, Occidental, Santa Clara, Univ of San ... | |
| U.S Marine Corps and Medical School | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Im a senior in high school and plan to join the U.S Marine Reserve. I was wondering if medical ... A: Pratik, While I can't speak for any school on this, I think that time in any branch of the service ... | |
| colleges | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project for my gifted class at school. I have made my mind up that I would REALLY like ... A: Its nice to have a general idea of what you want to do at an early age, and I encourage you to ... | |
| College Search | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: What universities in the United States offer pre-med undergraduate admissions in the spring/winter ... A: Most colleges in the US take in new students (transfer or freshmen) for the second semester/term. ... | |
| years-abroad | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I am an international student from Jordan currently in my first year of undergraduate study at the ... A: Hashem, Interesting question. I believe the only way that you could go to Gettysburg for a year as ... | |
| Pre-med | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I am going to go to Virginia Highlands ... A: You actually ask about 2 different careers here. Nurse practitioner and pediatrician require ... | |
| Admission help | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: . im Hari.I am doing my final year with a percentage of 69 in a reputed university in India.I have ... A: Hari, First of all, I am so sorry for the tragedy that has happened in India this past week. I hope ... | |
| screenwriting programs | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: my name is shane carman and even though i am still young (13) i have begun looking at collage info. ... A: Shane, You deserve some special prize for getting started early in the pursuit of your dreams. ... | |
| Out of state colleges | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school and I would like to become a reproductive endocrinologist and go to ... A: Cleo, If you are thinking about a medical career then I assume you are a good student. This being ... | |
| Choosing a Career | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: What are some good/decent paying careers that require only short termed training/schooling (2 years ... A: Jay, You should take some kind of interest and aptitude inventory to get some sense of careers that ... | |
| help??? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: ok so i did bad in high school however im a good math and business studnet especially finance im ... A: Guy, If trading is your passion, you should pursue it. I suggest you work extra hard through the ... | |
| writing degree | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: My son is very creatively oriented and wants to learn to write better. He is working on the second ... A: Mad, I do have a few suggestions for you ....... Have your son take the ACT college entrance exam. ... | |
| career | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: sir, i want to become an astronaut but i'm not interested in flying planes.what other option do i ... A: Educationally, I think you will need a degree in engineering. I suggest that you go to the NASA web ... | |
| Are Christian colleges or universities more expensive? | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Are Christian colleges or universities more expensive than big name universities? What kind of proof ... A: Gabriela, Christian colleges are mosr costly than public universities, and will be similar in line ... | |
| College | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: my first question is when i go to college and i want to be a zoologist what should i major and and ... A: I guess what I would suggest is to look for a school with a solid biology program (zoology if you ... | |
| Chances of admission | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Hai, I am doing my MBA in IIT,Chicago.I am unable afford the tuition here.so I'd like to take a ... A: I suggest that you look at some of the AACSB accredited business schools in the US. I am more ... | |
| choosing a college | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is a senior in High School and is trying to decide where to go to college. She is ... A: Lani, While it's not that close to Kentucky, the first school coming to mind is Judson, in ... | |
| medical school | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs? A: I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, but if you mean where can you start college and stay ... | |
| Can I go to college? | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: earlier this year I graduated from homeschool(i'm 17) and I honestly don't feel like i've learned ... A: I've worked with many homeschoolers over the years and most were very good students. Is there a ... | |
| Div II Engineering | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My son will be graduating from a public high school in Carroll Co Maryland with a 3.4 average or ... A: Vernon, I'm more up on the engineering than the baseball, but I can suggest some places for you to ... | |
| College selection | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for colleges that have a music degree with concentration and training in music ... A: Donald, Finding such a music program may be a challenge as it seems that most good music schools ... | |
| Junior College Transfer | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I did well in high school. I had a 3.7 GPA, member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, ... A: You've prepared yourself well, Albert. I would apply to these elite schools, but I would also keep ... | |
| Core Curriculum | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum? A: Brittney, Sorry for the delay. I thought I responded already but A;;Experts tells me I did not, or ... | |
| College...Aggh!! | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Bruce I have rcently begun rethinking my college search. I had been looking at four particular Ivy ... A: You have a fighting chance at many excellent schools. I'm afraid, though, that you are allowing the ... | |
| International Universities | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if there are existing international universities or colleges that accept students ... A: Julia, I am certain that many overseas schools will take American students. If you opt for ... | |
| Nursing and community college vs. private? | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Who earns more, an RN who graduated through a community college program, or one who went to a ... A: Sarah, My understanding is that the higher earners will the RNs that also have BSN degrees (bach of ... | |
| SAT scores | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have an SAT Verbal score of 540, Math 510, Reading 500. I received several letters from Div III ... A: The school you looked up has a "middle 50%" SAT range of 1090 - 1280. One fourth of all freshman ... | |
| Study and Teach | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a Math teacher for secondary classes {mainly terminal classes}since 1980 and trainer for math ... A: Faisal, Probably what you need to look for is a grad assistantship, which would provide you with a ... | |
| EASY TRANSFER | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AND I'M TRYING NOW TO DECIDE ... A: Hashem, I didn't realize that you are an international student- in which case to would be too late ... | |
| college that has aerospace engineering | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning! I am wondering if you could help me find a list of some colleges that would offer an ... A: I cannot tell you of a specific school, but I can give you some general input. Becuase AE is such a ... | |
| Can you suggest a college? | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm having trouble selecting a college. In the future, I want to be a news anchor or reporter. I ... A: I would start at the larger schools, UT and A & M, and go from there. You will probably find that ... | |
| Child Psychology | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH DREAMS OF BECOMING A Child Psychologist. I GRADUATED HIGH ... A: Cher, As far as online programs go, I can suggest some, but if there is a state school (that is, in ... | |
| Can I get in? | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Currently I'm a sophomore. My average for last year was 96, and this year it's 90, and I'm extremely ... A: Katherine, I cannot speak for the schools you list, but I can tell you that you will be a strong ... | |
| Son with ADHD | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Several people have told me that there are programs or grants for my son with ADHD. Is it true that ... A: Rob, I have not heard of any college that will allow your son to attend free due to this condition, ... | |
| Admissions for international students | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Bruce, I am from Panama and I'm planning to study in the US. I have already taken the TOEFL (I ... A: American colleges will take into account your grades and the quality of your school when they review ... | |
| Transfer Admissions | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I recently completed my freshman year at the University of Iowa. As an English major, I carried a ... A: Seems to me like you have a pretty decent shot at transfering to a prestige college. Be sure to have ... | |
| NYU | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I think I severely messed up my junior year (this year), which brings my GPA down to something in ... A: Trisha, Selective colleges generally do look at the quality of the classes someone has taken, ... | |
| college credits from pensacola christian college | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Where could I get a list of those colleges which accept credits from pensacola christian college? ... A: Arlene, This is tricky - it will depend on what accreditation PCC holds, regional (by a major ... | |
| WHAT COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I AM 17 AND A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I WANT TO MAJOR IN PEDIATRICS, BUT I WANT TO FIND A COLLEGE ... A: Brittanee, These are normal fears for a high schooler to have. From afar, college can seem kind of ... | |
| WHAT COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME? | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I AM 17 AND A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I WANT TO MAJOR IN PEDIATRICS, BUT I WANT TO FIND A COLLEGE ... A: If you want to be a medical doctor your college coursework will include a heavy dose of science - ... | |
| WHAT COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME? | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I AM 17 AND A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I WANT TO MAJOR IN PEDIATRICS, BUT I WANT TO FIND A COLLEGE ... A: Brittanee, Thanks for your question. Your path to a pediatric career will look like this: 4 years ... | |
| transfer admissions | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently a freshman at a UC. I was considering transfering out to a local community college and ... A: If your reasons for making this switch are sensible, then I would go ahead and do it and not worry ... | |
| A few queries | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a SAT score of 1860: Math: 780 Critical Reading: 530 Writing: 550 My high school examination ... A: I thought I answered this already, but perhaps I intended to but forgot. Here's a list of schools ... | |
| A few queries | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a SAT score of 1860: Math: 780 Critical Reading: 530 Writing: 550 My high school examination ... A: I have a few quick questions before responding at length: What is your ultimate career goal Are ... | |
| International Baccalaureate worth it? | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Although I know the question I'm asking you isn't quite in the area of your expertise, I think you ... A: Lee, Be sure to talk with your folks thoroughly about this before you decide, but my suggestion is ... | |
| Selecting right Grad school | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of final year of Bachelor of mechanical engineering from Mumbai University, India. I ... A: I think the PhD will present you with more options - I don't think that there are many stand alone ... | |
| College Assistance | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a seventeen year old doing average in HS and I tried to begin the process of helping me to ... A: Patricia, Sorry to hear that you are finding the process stressful. I am going through it right now ... | |
| Selecting right Grad school | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of final year of Bachelor of mechanical engineering from Mumbai University, India. I ... A: Raghunath, Your GRE scores are very solid, and they will produce some options for you. Anything you ... | |
| research university | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: i was checking out the University of Maryland,Baltimore County.the university says that it is a ... A: Hasheem, A research university has a strong focus on faculty research and publishing. This means ... | |
| choosing a special study option(lots of diversity) | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: am planning to study in a college in the US(or canada) next year.i haven't decided on my major ... A: Hashem, Based on what you've told me, I encourage you to look at smaller liberal colleges here in ... | |
| Christian School, engineering, soccer | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My son is an A student and currently a junior at a academically challenging Christian high school in ... A: Roc, Your point about giving your son the tools to compete for top dollars is well taken. I hope it ... | |
| Christian School, engineering, soccer | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My son is an A student and currently a junior at a academically challenging Christian high school in ... A: Based on what you've outlined here, I would take a look at these schools; Wheaton Calvin Taylor ... | |
| Pros and Cons of certain colleges... | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in high school and still undecided on my future school. As of now, I am just waiting ... A: Sam, I think it would be tough to find a qualitative difference among these three top notch ... | |
| Am i on the right track | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to become a registered nurse and am not sure if I'm on the right track. I have ask so ... A: DeTreonna, I'm not sure if you are on the right track. If you want to be an RN, you can, typically, ... | |
| about college/university choice | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: i m a student of mechanical engineering, i applied for m.s in aerospace engg. for the fall08 till ... A: Kapil, With a master's degree in aerospace engineering your future will be bright whichever school ... | |
| Do I still have a chance? | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in admission to Berea College. Here are my predicted stats (currently a homeschooled ... A: Sorry for the belated reply, Lace. Academically, you have done well, especially considering the ... | |
| about my chances of getting admission with need based aid | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: Sir I have secured a 590 in critical reading(percentile-77%), a 650 in maths(percentile-86%) and a ... A: I am not an admission person at FIT, but his reading score is OK and his math score is solid enough, ... | |
| Nassau community college | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I think I remember reading one of your other responses to a question that you're from New York. ... A: You have a couple of questions here. First regarding transfer if you plan well and have some sense ... | |
| about my chances of getting admission with need based aid | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Sir I have secured a 590 in critical reading(percentile-77%), a 650 in maths(percentile-86%) and a ... A: Jubaraj, Hi from New York State. Your test scores are very respectable - a 1240 on the main parts ... | |
| Credit Transfer | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to transfer my credits from West Michigan University to UCLA after 2 years of ... A: Most colleges welcome transfers, and transfer after 2 years is pretty commonly done. UCLA's policies ... | |
| switching schools | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is a junior at a good college in California, majoring in biology. She is a bright girl ... A: Jennifer, Sorry for the delay in replying, had mechanical challenges at home and my son's soccer ... | |
| looking for a college | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for any college that has both Occupational Therapy and Radiology offered. I have looked ... A: A couple of questions for you. When you refer to radiology, what kind of work are you anticipating ... | |
| devry U | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about devry university? do you recommend going there to get a business ... A: I can tell you that DeVry is not a fake college. It may not look like other schools in terms of ... | |
| choosing college for computer engineering major ? | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Honestly , I am going to study Computer Engineering , I have to find a 2 year -college , then ... A: Gibran, I think the best way for you to explore this is to find a college that offers the comp eng ... | |
| devry U | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me anything about devry university? do you recommend going there to get a business ... A: Nick, I actually worked at DeVry school, quite a few years ago. My perception is that a DeVry ... | |
| Question about Choosing the Right College | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I am an indian student(2nd year ,bechler of technology) .And i am planning for my master degree in ... A: Jaidev, In general, I think the top B schools like to see their students bring in business ... | |
| COLLEGE ADMISSION | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Is having a girl scout gold award carry any weight on a college application? A: It could be a plus for you, especially if you are applying to smaller colleges that go beyond the ... | |
| I have questions about college choice : ) | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm an international student. I’m attending university in the U.S., and trying to transfer other ... A: As far as transfer goes, if you want to do it, this is the best time. Your high GPA will earn you ... | |
| can you recommend me some good community college in california | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: can you recommend me some good community colleges in california? thank u ANSWER: KE, In what part ... A: KE, I take it that you want to go to CC in California so that you can then move on to a California ... | |
| I have questions about college choice : ) | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm an international student. I’m attending university in the U.S., and trying to transfer other ... A: Jieun, I have a couple questions for you - what type of work would you like to do eventually? ... | |
| Admission | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a SAT-1 socre of 790-CR/780-M/790 W in one sitting & SAT-II score of 800 in Maths ... A: Swami, You certainly have positioned yourself well for application to those top colleges. I can't ... | |
| What is the best way to start your education if you want to be an architect? | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: my name is Hristo,I am from Bulgaria,but right now i am living in the USA.I have finished highschool ... A: Hristo, I think starting at a community college is a good idea. It will allow you to get back into ... | |
| need assistance | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am ramesh maharjan, from nepal, currently studying computer engineering (bachelor) in university ... A: Your grades are solid but your SAT score is mid-range as far as US standards go. I think your best ... | |
| college for medical students. | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm a Canadian citizen but I live in the US. I want to know what the best colleges/universities are ... A: Kulsoom, You should look for any benefit you may receive from Canadian schools for being a citizen. ... | |
| COLLEGE | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I would love to get into a school like Brown, Rice, and University of Pennsylvania. I got a 1990 on ... A: Laila, Sorry for the delay, I thought I'd answered this already, but I must have failed to send it. ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a repeat question from 2003; we are looking for a Christian college for Aeronautical ... A: Gary, I'm afraid that I still don't know of a Christian college with this area of study - it's so ... | |
| choosing a college | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: im a grade 12 high school student in vancouver. i immigrated to canada at grade four but went back ... A: Yes, you can register for the SAT through the College Board Web site. With regard to the schools ... | |
| choosing a college | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: im a grade 12 high school student in vancouver. i immigrated to canada at grade four but went back ... A: Because English is your second language, I think it would be a good idea for you to take the TOEFL ... | |
| SAT Subject Tests | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: Does the taking of more SAT subject tests increase the chances of admission into competitive ... A: QR, What I would do in this case is take the subject tests that relate to what you'd like to study ... | |
| Pennfoster!! | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: PennFoster School...? I jus signed up for pennfoster at home schooling for Veterinary Assistant! do ... A: Amy, From my limited exposure to it, I perceive that PF is a reputable school. I do encourage you ... | |
| Christian engineering colleges and rankings | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently looking at Christian colleges for an aerospace engineering degree(B.S.) and couldn't ... A: I am pretty familiar with the Christian colleges. You are correct that aerospace eng will be tough ... | |
| online classes | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm 20 years old. I didn't go to college because i felt so burned out after high school but now I ... A: There are so many online programs out there now that you will probably have many choices. You will ... | |
| grad school | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I just graduated from college in may 2007. I completed 4 years and graduated with a B.S in Chemical ... A: AJ, This is interesting - I've taken the MBTI three times. The first time, I was an ENFP, the last ... | |
| Admissions process | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I am going to be a senior this fall and will be applying to about 9 schools (most of which are at ... A: Colleges understand that various pieces of the application process come in separate from the student ... | |
| ... | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: my name is omar from kuwait ,,iam close to finich high school and want to find the right university ... A: A couple of ideas to get you started - 1) if you want to go to school in an English language ... | |
| grad school | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I just graduated from college in may 2007. I completed 4 years and graduated with a B.S in Chemical ... A: Let me make a couple of suggestions to you - go to a college career office (your alma mater ... | |
| grad school | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I just graduated from college in may 2007. I completed 4 years and graduated with a B.S in Chemical ... A: AJ, I'm glad to offer some suggestions for you, and will send along a few questions, too. Are you ... | |
| im very confused | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I just graduated high school and i am currently undecided but mostly looking at a communications ... A: If I were advising you at this point, I think I would suggest this approach: Stick with CS-N for ... | |
| finding colleges/univ. on quarters | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I do not like semster format; it is too long of a commitment because of my job. I am currently in ... A: Stacey, Most colleges are on a semester system these days. If you check out state schools in Ohio, ... | |
| Hi Bruce | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 questions which i am not very sure. 1.if my major is sure, whatever i attend in a college ... A: K, Let me take the second question first. It is generally not necessary for there to be an ... | |
| hello | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: it's me again, i want to ask this time, why some colleges applications' deadlines are that late ... A: KE, Interesting question. There are generally two approaches to admission. One involved rolling ... | |
| East Coast christian college - Engineering | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: My son did very well on the SAT and has good grades and he is looking for an Engineering Degree ... A: I've done some checking and, as I expected, have not really found a Christian college in the east ... | |
| Do UC Berkeley have any colleges that have TAA with it? | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: they are so helpful. Due to your answars last time, I decided to study in 2 years college in ... A: I can tell you how I see the differences, but keep in mind that I am not a practicioner of either ... | |
| boston state university | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: i just finished my junior year and i have taken my sat. it turned out to be 1600. my gpa is ... A: Tommy, I commend you for wanting to make good use of your summer. Here is what I suggest - find a ... | |
| Do UC Berkeley have any colleges that have TAA with it? | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: they are so helpful. Due to your answars last time, I decided to study in 2 years college in ... A: Ke, I think the way to go now is to contact the Transfer Admission Advisor at Berkeley and find out ... | |
| boston state university | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: i just finished my junior year and i have taken my sat. it turned out to be 1600. my gpa is ... A: Tommy, Did you take all the sections of the SAT (verbal and math and the writing) or just verbal ... | |
| University of Maryland | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you possibly know the answer to myDo you know if it really is harder to get into ... A: Claire, I don't know specifics of U of M, but in general there has been a trend toward flagship ... | |
| college help for a homeschooler | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm enrolled in an online highschool (Penn Foster) which i enjoy very much. Actually I just ... A: Some thoughts for you. The colleges most familiar with homeschool admission are the Christian ... | |
| college help for a homeschooler | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm enrolled in an online highschool (Penn Foster) which i enjoy very much. Actually I just ... A: I've worked with many homeschoolers over the years and am pretty well-versed on the issues, so I ... | |
| Community College Transfer | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I attend a community college in Kentucky but I want to transfer to a university outside of KY. ... A: Dee, I think your plan is a good one, and you should have plenty of college options awaiting you. ... | |
| Dear Bruce | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am an international student and I don't very know the college, so here is the questions, i am ... A: As long as your community college is accredited by the relevant regional comission, the credit you ... | |
| Dear Bruce | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am an international student and I don't very know the college, so here is the questions, i am ... A: I'm not really sure what you mean. Here in the US, ccollege courses are typically 3 or 4 credits. ... | |
| Dear Bruce | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am an international student and I don't very know the college, so here is the questions, i am ... A: K, When I say that they may not want to take all your credit, I am meaning that any courses you ... | |
| Community College Transfer | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I attend a community college in Kentucky but I want to transfer to a university outside of KY. ... A: A couple of questions for you - then I think I can advise you reasonably well: Will you be pursuing ... | |
| Dear Bruce | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I am an international student and I don't very know the college, so here is the questions, i am ... A: K, I'll try to answer your questions as best as I can. Keep in mind that the terms college and ... | |
| numerous ? ? ? questions | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: bruce, your answers have been the most helpful of all the experts i've written to. i'm pretty new to ... A: OK, I'm back. Sorry about all the delays. There have been three questions that I thought I answered, ... | |
| choosing the next college | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I will graduate in June and I am having trouble picking the next school. I will have my associates ... A: My reference to user friendly was in response to your reporting that UMUC would require you to be "a ... | |
| choosing the next college | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I will graduate in June and I am having trouble picking the next school. I will have my associates ... A: A couple questions for you - your associates degree, is it an AA, As, or AAS? What did it focus ... | |
| quality Christian college ? | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: looking for a "more selective" Christian college that's not too much of a stretch for a solid B+ ... A: Good question - what impressed me about APU was a sense of momentum I got while on campus. The staff ... | |
| quality Christian college ? | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: looking for a "more selective" Christian college that's not too much of a stretch for a solid B+ ... A: Sorry for the delayed reply. I don't know much about H-S; I think PLNU and Azusa might have ... | |
| numerous ? ? ? questions | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: bruce, your answers have been the most helpful of all the experts i've written to. i'm pretty new to ... A: I'll reply at length after the weekend, but a couple things now. Your timing is good here, as I have ... | |
| quality Christian college ? | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: looking for a "more selective" Christian college that's not too much of a stretch for a solid B+ ... A: Having attended and worked at a Christian college, I'm especially happy to tackle this question. It ... | |
| getting from point a to point b | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: my name is jenna. i was homeschooled in a program called abeka academy, graduated in 2005 with a ... A: If you want to go to college this fall, you should do a few things ASAP. First, sign up for the ACT ... | |
| getting from point a to point b | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: my name is jenna. i was homeschooled in a program called abeka academy, graduated in 2005 with a ... A: Jenna, I think I can be helpful to you. I've worked with many homescholers over the years. Let me ... | |
| follow up to too many questions... | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ... A: Justin, Think of the degrees like this: Asociates degree - 60 credits; two years full time ... | |
| follow up to too many questions... | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ... A: Justin, That perception was widespread years ago, but is not so prevalent anymore. Increasingly, ... | |
| follow up to too many questions... | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ... A: Justin, Here's a couple ideas to get you started. Identify an area that you would enjoy studying ... | |
| follow up to too many questions... | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ... A: Justin, Is your current job something such that you would be able to set your schedule to ... | |
| too many questions... | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I find myself in a confusing situation. I was homeschooled for the latter portion of my school ... A: Justin, I have quite a bit of experience advising homeschoolers, and I think I can help. First let ... | |
| law school | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Ernest Jauregui. I am currently an under-grad student at the California State University, ... A: My understanding is that in terms of admission, law schools do not prefer students with a particular ... | |
| applying to U. and colleges in USA | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: i am 20 years old and currently 2nd year University student in Ethiopia. i had recently had taken ... A: Abiy, I don't know a lot about architecture schools, but I can offer some general advice for you. ... | |
| private vs. public | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: Before I ask my question, I would like to state my general stats so you would have a good idea of ... A: Momo, First of all, sorry for a delay in getting back to you. It seems to me that you have some ... | |
| finding it hard | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm finding it very hard to choose a school for acting in England, and doubly hard figuring out the ... A: Carol, I'm sorry to say that this falls well out of my area of expertise. Perhaps direct contact ... | |
| choosing the right school | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I'm thinking about college and I want to own my own bakery... so I was wondering about ... A: I think if you can find a school that will offer the baking specific classes you need plus some ... | |
| Preparing for college | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is a high school junior at a small, relatively new private school. She is the top ... A: Harold, I think I can help with this. If she hasn't taken the SAT or ACT yet, she should sign up ... | |
| Ballistics Expert | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I will gradaute with my BA in Criminal Justice next year. I am showing a great interest in going ... A: This is highly specialized training, such that I doubt you will find it in a collegiate setting. ... | |
| colleges in vancouver | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: no sir, i want post graduate diploma program in colleges in vancouver please reply if you know any.i ... A: Take the University of Victoria off the list, and check out Simon Fraser. You should begin the ... | |
| colleges in vancouver | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: i am Indian citizen. presently i am doing bachelor of technology in computer science and engineering ... A: Simranpreet, I've done a bit of checking, and I think you should explore possibilities at Simon ... | |
| hello | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: im a student of electronics engineering in syria im 4th year now and i still have another year to ... A: Sorry to say, you've touched on an area in which I have very little awareness. If you want to think ... | |
| transfering from quarters to semesters | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I am attending a university that is on the quarter system and would like to transfer to a nearby ... A: Carol, I'm guessing you are in Ohio or Washington somewhere. Last I knew, that were about the only ... | |
| college choice | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I am the parent of a high school senior who is looking for a small, liberal arts college with a good ... A: One of the challenges you're possibly finding is that your child's program of interest is fairly ... | |
| Junior college | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: In your opinion are junior college, "real colleges?" Also do you know of scholarships offered for ... A: Interesting questions. There was a time, years ago, when people tended to look at junior (also ... | |
| college choice | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: How would I find a ranked list of all the human geography departments in colleges in the US? Thanks ... A: Kevin, Sorry for the delayed reply. I've been away for a few days. A couple of clarifying ... | |
| trying to find suitable colleges | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: Math is my weakest point, so only counting CR and math my SAT score is around 1300-1350 or so. ... A: Karen, Here are some schools you may want to check out, to see if they are good fits for you. ... | |
| international students | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: i am very impressed. thank you.i will be giving TOEFL and hopefully my score will be 600+(pbt).i ... A: Bibek, You are correct that the SAT writing is not that important to many schools. Alot of colleges ... | |
| international students | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: i am an international student pertaining to Nepal(India's neighbour). i have finished my A-levels ... A: Bibek, Thanks for writing. I'll do the best I can to steer you toward a some schools that might be ... | |
| college entrance | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Was your last two years GPA better than the first two? Did you excel in a particular subject area? ... A: Dan, Thanks for replying. Sounds like you started college as a science major and switched over to ... | |
| college entrance | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I would like to attend law school in the future. I already have a BA in psychology from the ... A: Here's what I would suggest if you were my advisee: Make sure you are serious about pursuing law, ... | |
| I sure could use a little help | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: Well, I'm taking this critical thinking class, and I have to write a paper on a large decision I can ... A: Glad to help: Here are the advantages to a smaller school (generalizations): 1) Accessible ... | |
| whats good for me, | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: My name is Justin and I know I want to be either and Athletic Directior/Gym Teacher which is has a ... A: Justin, I've done some checking, based on the parameters you set forth in your e-mail, and it seems ... | |
| Pre-med? | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I want to be a psychiatrist specializing in eating disorder cases. My problem is that I don't know ... A: I'll pass along some info and I also have a couple of questions. A psychiatrist is an MD with ... | |
| Selecting law school | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you would be able to help with some confusion I have about selecting a law school.My ... A: Dale, I have known some people that have gone to law schools (fortunately, not in an adversarial ... | |
| College Research | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate your validating my concern that to build a strong individual, it's best to avoid a ... A: Cathy, My local expert has replied to my query. For students wanting to make films, he suggests a ... | |
| Non-traditional Programs | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: Do you think that adult or part time programs offered at Universities such as Columbia's School of ... A: Eric, Interesting question. My sense is that non-traditional programs from schools with very good ... | |
| College Research | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is applying for college, for fall 2007, in film production. We are currently trying to ... A: Cathy, Let me respond by first noting how impressed I am with your approach to the college search ... | |
| hElp ! | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: . This fall i will be starting my senior year. Unfortunately i have no clue about college ... A: Applying to US universities should not pose too much of a problem.Are you a US citizen or permanent ... | |
| colleges | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in colleges in the New England area (in or close to CT). I am more interested in ... A: The University of CT and U of Hartford seem like places to start. You will find that for a med tech ... | |
| College | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: How do you find the right college for you? I have 11 college/universities that I am looking at and ... A: Stephanie, Here are a couple of questions to get you started: Do you want to live on campus or ... | |
| colleges | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what colleges would be good for me. I want to major in medical technology or ... A: A couple of questions for you - are you interested in a particular area of the country for college? ... | |
| majoir | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: headstart, pre-k-3rd gradeI have a aa degree in eaely childhood, I don't no whether to majoir in ... A: Your AA degree may dictate what you'll want to do in this situation. Some colleges will take all or ... | |
| General Question | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: Long term I really want to eventually earn a masters degree, but not immediatly after college. I am ... A: There are a couple of issues involved here, I think. The first is whether or not u of Minn is right ... | |
| General Question | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a major problem with my mom. She is downright determined I go to U of Minnesota. Its just ... A: Sandra, I can understand your situation, as I've worked at a Christian college for the past 16 ... | |
| Majors & credits | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I don't want to go to far from NYC. Maybe something in an hour/hour and a half radius. My strongest ... A: If you anticipate needing financial aid, there may be incentives for you to stay in your home state, ... | |
| Majors & credits | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my question seeing as though I didn't know where else to ask. 1. Up to how ... A: Sorry for the delayed answer here. I thought I'd replied a few days ago, but apparently I didn't ... | |
| Take Spanish or not? | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: My son has Tourettes Syndrome and a writing disability. He had been "misplaced" in a "special" ... A: Jeff's Mom, Interesting question - you have a couple of issues here. If the disability Jeff deals ... | |
Choosing the Right College
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Bruce
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Choosing a college, college admission processes, admission for homeschoolers, preparing for the college interview, searching for scholarships, Christian colleges & universities, colleges in general.
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22 years in higher education, including eight in admission and financial aid, 15 years interviewing students for admission and places in honors programs, academic advising, transfer counseling.
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BA psychology. MA Behavioral Science
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