Posts Tagged ‘engineering’
Insider Tips for the week of September 14, 2024
FAFSA delayed – The FAFSA form for students entering college in Fall 2025 would normally open on Oct. 1, but will instead be rolled out in phases and be fully available by December 1. Learn more from the Dept of Ed. High school activities for prospective engineering students – Stellar grades and test scores are only part of the…
Read MoreEngineering Programs for B Students
Written by CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon Contrary to popular belief, not every future engineer has a 4.0 and a perfect ACT or SAT score! We know plenty of college students currently studying engineering who were solid B students in high school. As a whole, engineering is a competitive major regardless of your high school credentials. …
Read MoreThe Many Benefits of Studying Engineering at a STEM-Focused School
Written by CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer Engineering is a popular major for many reasons. The opportunity to build something new or improve upon existing products, machines, or infrastructure draws students, as do sunny employment outlooks and higher-than-average beginning salaries. Many state universities do engineering well, but studying engineering at STEM-focused schools like Rochester Institute of…
Read MoreCapacity-Constrained Majors and the College List, with CIT Consultant Anne Weber
Written by Anne Weber, CIT Consultant You may have read that for many years the US has faced a shortage of doctors in primary medicine and in rural areas. The paradox is that while we need more doctors, getting into medical school and matching for a residency program has never been harder. Even with incentives…
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