by Compass Academics | Oct 19, 2021 | Compass Academics Blog
How much should you pay for college? Everyone knows that higher education does not come with a low sticker price. Most articles that offer advice on how to afford college summarize well-known methods: the 529, FAFSA, financial aid programs, grants, and...
by Compass Academics | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
College Selection In a recent opinion piece, “College Choice Overload,” Nicholas Soodik discusses the trend of growing numbers of applications as students throw their hat into every ring they can find. Citing a Washington Post report from 2016,...
by Compass Academics | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
When should you apply to college? In “Popularity of Early Admissions Grows and Grows,” Scott Jaschik explains that Early Admissions have seen an average increase of 10% among both public and private institutions. Many critics argue that Early...
by Compass Academics | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Should selectivity be a factor? Business Insider recently published its spotlight on selectivity article: “The Hardest Colleges to Get Into In Every State.” The article does not focus on the most inclusive campus experience, the most rigorous...
by Compass Academics | Aug 7, 2019 | Photography, Uncategorized
The private school advantage This article from the Chronicle gives an inside look at the admissions process at elite schools. With an emphasis on style over substance, cooking the numbers game, and the advantages graduates of private programs receive, Jason England...