College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the differences between college and conservatory dance departments? 88answers for this question Ralph BeckerOwner & DirectorIvy College Prep LLC What are the differences between college and conservatory dance departments? A conservatory program is preparing students to dance professionally upon graduation. The academics, in such a program, are distinctly secondary to the dance curriculum and performances. For example, at the conservatory program at SUNY Purchase, it awards a BFA …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the strongest ballet departments? 102answers for this question Ralph BeckerOwner & DirectorIvy College Prep LLC What are the strongest ballet departments? A lot of the strongest ballet departments are in NYC: Barnard and Columbia have excellent ballet programs; Julliard is one of the strongest in the country; NYU’s Tisch; Fordham is also reputed to be quite good. Yet, good ballet programs are also found at Butler in Indiana, …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What can I do with a major in the arts if I don’t get full-time work as a performer /artist ? 327answers for this question Michelle BrownLicensed Counselor/Social Empowerment EducatorOaklandUniv./BreatheAgainCounseling What can I do with a major in the arts if I don’t get full-time work as a performer /artist ? Many students ask this question and as a university professor and counselor I often find myself having to address …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What is the best way to start researching colleges? 13answers for this question Benjamin CaldarelliPartnerPrinceton College Consulting, LLC What is the best way to start researching colleges? The very best way to begin the college selection process is to start even before high school. This means arranging family trips to some major education centers like Boston, New York, Chicago, or LA where the focus does not have to be exclusively …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the main differences between large public universities and small liberal arts colleges? 7answers for this question Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc. What are the main differences between large public universities and small liberal arts colleges? Public schools will traditionally have stricter guidelines on financial aid, have many more day students, less professors & more teaching assistants. You could wind up being lost in …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What are the most important factors to consider while researching colleges? 8answers for this question Benjamin CaldarelliPartnerPrinceton College Consulting, LLC What are the most important factors to consider while researching colleges? The goal of researching colleges is finding ones that are both a good match and fit for the student academically, socially, emotionally, and for the family, financially. Joyce Vining MorganFounder and college counselorEducational Transitions What are the most important …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Where should students begin with the college search? 49answers for this question Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures Getting started You should begin the college search by getting to know yourself. How do you learn best? What are your favorite subjects? Take a personality test like the Myers-Briggs or Keirsey Temperament assessment and learn more about your personality. Explore careers and majors. Then you look for a college that will fit you. …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: Who should come with you on college visits? 51answers for this question Joyce Vining MorganFounder and college counselorEducational Transitions Who should come with you on college visits? That certainly varies, but if you go with others give everyone a job. Friends can help you sense the vibe of the school and advise you as to whether they think it’s a good fit. Parents can visit the financial aid office and …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: We don’t have time or money to visit some schools I’m really interested in. What can I do? 153answers for this question Carol StackPrincipalHardwick Day Inc. Make sure you’re a viable candidate first… Yes visits are great – but – you need to be aware that sometimes visiting means falling in love – not a good idea before you know if you are a realistic candidate academically and financially. My suggestion: …
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College Search Our Counselors Answered: What makes a school large or small and what are some advantages and disadvantages of each? 72answers for this question Anne RichardsonDirector of College Counseling, International & ESL ProgramsKents Hill School When it comes to college, size and access does matter… Are you a student who likes contact with professors? Are you a student who likes lectures or discussions? Is access to research and internships an important part of your …
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