When it comes to choosing a university to transfer to, there are countless choices. You’ve already taken classes, you’ve worked hard to maintain strong grades and maybe even received your associate’s degree. What comes next? Which school do you select to complete your bachelor’s degree, and why? Many Marymount University graduates began their undergraduate […]
Most college students are able to look back on the application process and recognize how it was a rather stressful part of their senior year in high school. On top of the sometimes confusing web searches, plans to take the SAT/ACT and campus visits, there are countless forms and documents that college applicants must […]
Does the price of tuition give you sticker shock? You’re not alone! Last year, the College Board reported the average cost of tuition and fees varied — $39,400 at private colleges, $10,940 for state residents at public colleges and $28,240 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. While loans can ease some of the burden […]
Deciding what college to attend can be daunting — deciding whether to attend a private school or a public one can be that much more difficult. Private schools tend to focus on developing curriculum and academic standards that are unique to its mission, while many public schools have to abide by the specific curriculum […]
Summer is here! The water is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and, like the incoming tide, the time for applying to colleges is approaching if you’re a rising high school senior. There are many things you can do to begin building your résumé. If you want your background to shine, you have […]
You’ve heard it before and you will hear it again — college is a lot different than high school. As a recently graduated high school senior, though, that saying probably doesn’t mean much because, well, you haven’t been to college yet! One of the biggest differences between high school and college is your living […]
As you begin your college search, you begin to think about what you’ll study, whether you’ll attend a large or small institution, whether you’ll play a varsity sport, what clubs and organizations you’ll join and what there is to do around the college of your choice. These are common questions — you’re not alone. […]
Transferring colleges may seem complicated and overwhelming. At Marymount University, however, the process is surprisingly simple. In this blog, we outline some of the steps that we’ve taken to make your transfer experience as easy as possible. You’ll be a part of campus life before you know it! 1. We have numerous scholarships available […]
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 were rushing through high school, the main task was trying to figure out what you could do to get into the best college possible. It was rather clear what you had to do — a lot of work, classes and running around. Working harder at school, SAT prep, volunteering, athletics and writing […]
