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Student Aid Index (SAI) – 5 things to know
You fill out the FAFSA, which gives you your Student Aid Index (SAI), which is how much your family will pay for college. Seems simple right? Ah, but like most things with the college process, that is unfortunately not the case. Here are 5 things every family should know about that SAI. 1…
Study Business at a Liberal Arts College – Three to Consider, with CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb
For students who would like to explore a variety of subjects and majors and are considering pursuing a degree in business, a business major at a liberal arts college may be a direction to consider. Because business is not considered a liberal art, you may have to dig around to find these schools, but there…
Strong Business Programs for B Students: A Few to Consider, with CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon
Strong Business Programs for B Students: A Few to Consider, by CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon So, you’re a solid B student (unweighted GPA of 2.7 to 3.3), and you’d like to study business in college. Where should you start? It can be tempting to follow the masses and apply to the growing list of popular…
Direct vs. Pre-Business Admissions and List Building with CIT Consultant Susan Whalen
Students who are building a list around the ever-popular business major have a variety of controlling factors to consider while researching specific programs. Among the most important of these factors is the element of Direct Admission. Some colleges of business allow students to apply for the business major immediately – Direct Admission – while others…
DECA, or Distributive Education Clubs of America with CIT Consultant Paige Feldman
Written by CIT Consultant Paige Feldman Visualize a high school classroom buzzing with energy. Hannah, a confident senior, stands in front of her peers, delivering a compelling presentation on market trends. Her audience is captivated, hanging on to every word. This is no ordinary class assignment; it’s a DECA practice session. Hannah’s journey in DECA…
Five Strategies for Building A Competitive High School Transcript for the Business Major with CIT Consultant Kim Koffi
Written by CIT Consultant Kim Koffi Business majors at schools like the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota are all competitive business schools. Not only is the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) a primary…
Cover All Your Bases When Applying To College As a Business Major with CIT Consultant Anne Weber
Written by CIT Consultant Anne Weber For more than four decades, a business major has held the top spot in popularity amongst undergraduates. Perhaps it’s the versatility that draws so many students to this area of study. What’s certain is the business major shows no signs of waning, in fact, it continues to become more…
When Business Meets Art: Majoring in the Business Side of Creativity, with CIT Consultant Heather McCowen
Written by Heather V McCowen, PhD College Consultant, College Inside Track Dec 21, 2023 Much attention is paid to the artists on stage, in front of the microphone, or standing next to their masterpieces. However, none of the creativity you see can happen without the support of the business creatives behind the scenes. There are…
Study International Business Internationally! With CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer
Written by CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer Businesses and, therefore, business majors are at the forefront of the globalization of our economy. This is why international business as a major is increasing in popularity. There are many strong international business programs in the US, but why not go to the heart of the matter and study…
Where Are They Now? Lucas Eggers, Macalester College ’25
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Eggers Lucas Eggers, from Rochester, MN, is a current junior at Macalester, a liberal arts college in Saint Paul, MN, majoring in Geography and minoring in Classical Archaeology. A 2021 graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, a boarding school in Connecticut, he is happy he returned to the Midwest for college.…