Archive for the 'college admissions profiles' Category

Use Admission Essay Samples as Guides

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Using Sample College Admission Essays as Guides when Applying to Schools with Topnotch Environmental Programs

If you want to pursue a career related to the environment, you may want to check out the profiles of the following schools.  These institutions of higher learning have topnotch environmental programs.
Yale University
Yale University, with its Yale School of Forestry and [...]

Profiles of US Universities: Samford University, University of San Diego, and Santa Clara University

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Samford University
Samford University is a private, Baptist-affiliated university established in 1841 and located in Homewood, Alabama. Samford is home to eight schools and colleges and offers a wide range of majors and courses to undergraduate students. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in arts and sciences, business administration, education nursing, and music education. Samford also offers [...]

Notable US Universities: Alabama State University, Purdue University, and Cornell University

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Alabama State University
Alabama State University or ASU is a historically black university established in 1867 in Montgomery, Alabama, and is a member of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. ASU is composed of seven colleges or divisions for different disciplines: arts and sciences, business administration, health sciences, education, visual and performing arts, school of graduate studies, [...]

The Scoop on Adelphi University, Adrian College, and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Adelphi University
Adelphi University is a private and nationally accredited school established in 1896 in Garden City, Nassau County, New York. Adelphi University is composed of eight schools and colleges that cater to different disciplines: arts and sciences, advanced psychological studies, business, education, nursing, social work, adult academic programs, and honors programs. The university also offers [...]

College and University Profiles: Seattle University, Stephens College, and Abilene Christian University

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Seattle University
Established by the Jesuits in 1891 as the School of the Immaculate Conception, Seattle University is located in downtown Seattle and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Then named Seattle College, in 1931, the university was the very first in the country to admit female students. Seattle University is [...]

The Spotlight on Colleges and Universities: Oxford College, Hofstra University, and Humphreys College

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Oxford College
Oxford College is a private residential college established in 1836, and is one of the divisions of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia. The college specializes in liberal arts courses and programs and has a diverse student body consisting of men and women of different ethnic and economic backgrounds. Aside from liberal arts courses, Oxford [...]

Colleges in Focus: Lebanon Valley College, University of Miami, Roger Williams University

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College, also known as LVC and The Valley, is a private university established in 1866 in Annville, Lebanon County. The Valley offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs and courses in more than 35 fields of study, as well as graduate degrees and doctorate programs. From Digital Communication to Forestry to [...]

How to Apply to Bible Colleges

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Bible colleges are institutions that specialize in, but are not limited to, Biblical studies. Some Bible colleges do not offer liberal arts courses, while some offer such disciplines but are framed within religious perspectives. Some Bible colleges also offer Christian and church music courses, as well as athletic programs. The curricula of programs offered in [...]

What Are the Top Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the USA?

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Looking to enter the best colleges and universities in the United States? Here are the five best
historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) that offer excellent education to both men and
women. Learn more about the curriculum, values, and admission requirements of each institution.
Spelman College
Spelman College is a private and independent historically black college for women. It [...]

What Are the Top Five Women’s Colleges in the USA?

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Moving on to college or simply transferring? Here is a list of the country’s top 5 women’s colleges. Get acquainted with the college offerings, values, and requirements for the applications.
Bryn Mawr College
Known today for its liberal arts and sciences curriculum, Bryn Mawr College espouses the values of freedom of conscience, intellectual development, and commitment to [...]