College Research
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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreStudy 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…
Read MoreLet’s Talk College Rankings (Part 3)-The Wall Street Journal with CIT Founder Jay Benanav
There certainly is no shortage of college rankings! In my previous blogs, I’ve discussed the rankings in US News and the New York Times. In this post, I’ll look at the Wall Street Journal. College Inside Track consultants take a “holistic approach” to college searches and tailor them to individual students & rarely rely on…
Read MoreLet’s Talk College Rankings (Part 2)-New York Times with CIT Founder Jay Benanav
Written by Jay Benanav College Ranking Part 2- New York Times, by CIT Founder Jay Benanav College Inside Track consultants take a “holistic approach” to college searches and tailor them to individual students & rarely rely on college rankings. However, we know that some families refer to college rankings. While these lists may have some…
Read MoreThe Limited Utility of US News & World Report for College List Building, with CIT Founder Jay Benanav
Written by Jay Benanav Let’s Talk College Rankings (Part 1): The Limited Utility of US News & World Report Are college rankings useful? Over the next several weeks, I’ll be discussing the pros and cons of college ranking lists and how to use them wisely. The best-known of these lists is US News &…
Read MoreCollege List Building? Consider Living Learning Communities with CIT Consultant Stephanie George
Stephanie George, College Inside Track Consultant Hello, Stephanie! Our topic today is Living Learning Communities (LLCs). I know that you’re a proponent of them. What exactly is an LLC, and what colleges have them? A living learning community is a smaller community in a college or university; students in an LLC have common interests and…
Read MoreROI and Building the College List: Key Tips from CIT Pro Cozy Wittman
VIDEO. CIT Education and Partnerships pro Cozy Wittman discusses two key methods to evaluate if a college has the right ROI (return on investment) for your family.
Read MoreCIT ConsultantTips: Building the College List, Part Two
Jay: Have a family conversation about how much your family has budgeted for college & look at colleges that fit that budget. A quick way to do that is to use the Net Price Calculator on each school’s website. If you find that the college does not fit your budget, remember, there are dozens of…
Read MoreCIT Consultant Tips: Building the College List, Part One
Anne: Your teachers’ words are likely familiar–check your sources! Don’t believe everything you read online. Make sure you are assembling research from a number of sources–school representatives, college guide-books and real students who can give a first-hand account. Susan: At the outset, embrace the idea of exploring colleges with which you are completely unfamiliar. A…
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