Stopping at Marymount University’s campus in early May during its national campus tour, top-rated The Future U. Podcast recorded an extensive episode in the Ballston Center auditorium featuring administrators, faculty and students from Marymount. President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini, School of Technology and Innovation Director Diane Murphy and incoming SGA President Nicholas Mariel […]
Applying to college is challenging, but applying for scholarships can be even more challenging! For many students, affording college is difficult and applying for scholarships is a must. We know that the thought of applying for scholarships can be daunting, so we want to share five tips to help you get started. So where […]
The feeling of reading that acceptance email is incredible. After all those years of hard work, you finally got into college! But maybe you’ve been accepted to several colleges, and you’re struggling to choose which one will be the best fit for you. We know the college decision is huge — that’s why we […]
When you begin your first semester of college, it can feel like you’re entering a whole new world — and that can be both thrilling and intimidating, depending on your personality and expectations. But with the right guidance ahead of time, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward in your academics, extracurriculars, […]
Have you taken the SAT or the ACT for the first time, but aren’t so happy with your score? If so, that’s totally fine and you aren’t alone. Many students don’t get the exact score they were aiming for after taking one of the standardized tests for college the first time, but then get […]
This Tuesday, Marymount University hosted Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera and Deputy Secretary of Education Sarah Huang Spota for an on-campus meeting and tour aiming to foster collaboration and strengthen involvement between the institution and the Commonwealth’s strategic educational priorities. Meeting with Marymount University President Irma Becerra and her Cabinet members, Secretary […]
Take a moment to think about your finances — are you feeling anxious yet? If you’re like most college-bound students, preparing for tuition and miscellaneous college expenses can be intimidating, especially when you start to consider the rising cost of higher education. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates for four-year universities are on the rise, […]
Do you have anxiety about taking the SAT or ACT? We get it, and we’re here to help. Figuring out how to study for and do well on standardized tests for college can be a really stressful thing for college-bound students, but the Admissions team at Marymount University put together a list of 12 […]
One of the biggest challenges for college students and their families is financing a college education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of college spiked 32 percent between 2011 and 2019. But while costs have increased, getting a college education has become more important than ever for landing a stable job. […]
The campus visit is an absolute must, and it plays a very important part of the college decision process — you are choosing your home for the next four years. If you talk to any college student about why they chose their school, they might say something like, ‘it was the perfect fit!’ or […]
