College Profiles
A Haven for Underserved Students: Guilford College
Written by CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer Guilford College in North Carolina is a historic campus focused on lifting up students of color and first-generation students (the first in their families to attend college). Once a stop on the Underground Railroad, Guilford has continued their focus on the underserved: most of their students are Pell eligible,…
Read MoreExploring the Sunshine State’s Academic Oasis: My FIU Adventure
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Hey there future Panthers! 🌴✨ Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of checking out Florida International University, and let me tell you, it’s more than just a college—it’s a vibrant community where the sun always shines, and the learning never stops – also home to campus cat, campus turtle,…
Read MoreBarry University: Nurturing Minds, Building Futures
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Are you ready to embark on an educational journey that transcends the ordinary? Look no further than Barry University in Miami, Florida, where the spirit of Catholic values inspired social justice and inclusivity sets the stage for a unique college experience. Barry prides itself on a vibrant campus life…
Read MoreLondon College Tour, Part Two by Lessa Scherrer
In case you missed it: London College Tour, Part One Continuing on on London College Tour The third university we visited on our England tour was Goldsmith’s, which focuses on social sciences and fine and performing arts. Goldsmith’s is a small university of 2421 undergraduates, of which about 16% are American. We were able to…
Read MoreLondon College Tour, Part One by Lessa Scherrer
I just got back from a weeklong tour of 4 of the 40 colleges and universities in London and can’t wait to tell you all what I’ve learned! The first thing to learn was all the new vocabulary associated with UK higher education. UK universities or “unis” offer many excellent, even world-renowned, majors, here called…
Read MoreReasons to Consider UK Colleges, from CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer
Post Written by Lessa Scherrer, College Inside Track Consultant Applying to college in another country is more than a romantic notion. There are many reasons why a college overseas might be a good fit for you. The UK is an especially good option as all classes are taught in English, there are many internationally-ranked programs…
Read MoreConsultant Tour: Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Tours Arizona State University Tempe
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Arizona State University at Tempe Arizona State University (ASU) is a vast public research university with much to offer students. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States, with over 80,000 students enrolled across its five campuses: Downtown Phoenix campus, Polytechnic campus, Tempe…
Read MoreCollege Fair Alert! Colleges That Change Lives
By CIT Consultant Susan Whalen College Fairs & Information Sessions Colleges That Change Lives is several things at once: A bestselling college admissions book by Lauren Pope, now in its fourth edition; a related nonprofit 501C organization that provides research-driven data on student satisfaction and the college experience; and, at its heart, a consortium of…
Read MoreCollege Tours Day 5: U Cincinnati & Xavier
By CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Our last day of college tours takes us to the University of Cincinnati and then to Xavier. Foreseeing the rain, we purchased umbrellas, and thank goodness we did! It rained all day, and I just have to shout out to all those Admissions Tour Guides who give fabulous tours in…
Read MoreCollege Tours Day 4: Ohio State and Miami University
By CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb Our next two college stops included Ohio State, a large public university in Columbus, Ohio and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. (We had a stopover in Dayton where my daughter attends the University of Dayton.) We put on some miles between these schools, but the weather was brightening up! Our…
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