Unveiling Excellence: The 2024 College Consensus Rankings
In the rapidly-evolving landscape of higher education, students and parents seek reliable and comprehensive information to make informed decisions about college choices. Our annual Consensus Rankings are one way we do that here at College Consensus and we're excited to start rolling out our 2024 rankings this week, starting with our overall rankings of the . . . Read More
If You Could Change One Thing About Your Career, What Would it Be?
I read a question a few months ago by James Clear that I can't get out of my head, "If someone took control of your life tomorrow, what's the first thing they would change?" It stopped me in my tracks. My next thought was: "Wait! I am actually in control of my life. So, if . . . Read More
How Are Your Habits Setting You Up For Success?
Happy New New Year! Let's discuss habits and how they can set you up for success in 2024. There is one book I keep returning from my time as an MBA student. It is "The Practice of Adaptive Leadership" by Heifetz, Grashow, and Linsky. We explored this book in a Nonprofit Management course. One quote . . . Read More
Holiday break can be a good time to finish up those college applications
Most college applications are due between early January and mid-February. If you're a high school senior applying to college, you will likely use at least part of your holiday break to finish up your applications. Here are 10 tips on how to make the most out of your break while putting together the best application . . . Read More
Is college actually getting cheaper?
The surprising answer according to a recent report from The College Board is, Yes! How to pay for college is the most pressing question on the minds of most prospective students and their families. The narrative for the past several years is that the costs of college keeps going up. But new data suggests that . . . Read More
Colleges are rethinking the importance of standardized tests, and that's a good thing
When I was applying for college (over 20 years ago), SAT or ACT scores were required by every major school and were widely thought to be a significant determining factor in admissions. This is no longer the case. Over the years, colleges and universities have undergone shifts in their views on standardized admissions tests. While . . . Read More
Setting Goals for MBA Success
How are your goals setting you up for success in your MBA and career? We all have different goals and different priorities when we discuss our life and career. But goals are important. Think of them as your focus. One time, I was trying to learn how to do a Crow Pose in Yoga. You . . . Read More
It's college application season!
Early decision applications for most universities are due in November. That's just two weeks away! But don't panic. Whether you're a parent or a student, College Consensus is here to provide you with everything you need to make sure you're on-time and on-point. College application season can be a daunting and stressful time, but it's . . . Read More