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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
What schools offer good degrees in music therapy? How is Howard University, compared to other colleges? Would the military pay for my education if I were going for a degree in music therapy?
-Datris, Haywood High School
Brownsville, TN
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Datris,
Some schools that offer a Music Therapy Degree are Georgia College & State University. They have a B.A. degree and also offer a Master?s Program. They have no set requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but the average GPA was 3.26, and the average ACT score was 22.75. So you excel above one area, and fall slightly short in another, but keep in mind these are just averages, so 25% are above these numbers and 25% are below them.
Another university that offers a Bachelor?s Degree in Music Therapy is Ohio University. The average GPA is a 3.4, and the average ACT scores are 21-26. I?m not sure how far away from TN you want to travel, but this university does offer a degree in what you?re looking for. Since it?s not a typical major, it might be a little difficult to choose a school?they might be spread out, or somewhere you never thought of attending school.
That?s where College Prowler can help you?take a look at the Ohio University guidebook, it will give you all of the info you need to know. And, it?s written by students, so it?s not a bunch of stuffy paragraphs that don?t mean anything to you. This guidebook can really help you if you can?t get to OU to check it out.
Florida State University also offers a degree in Music Therapy, which might be a little closer to home for you. FSU is going to be more competitive when it comes to admissions, but these schools aren?t totally out of reach for you. To attend FSU, you must first be accepted to FSU, and you must also be accepted to FSU College of Music. But they do urge you to send both applications at the same time. College Prowler also has a guidebook for FSU, which will offer you the info you want to know about what there is to do on the weekends, how good/or bad the food is?.
These are all good schools, and as far as Howard goes, it measures up right against FSU, and OU. But it all depends on what you are looking for specifically in a college or university. Dealing with your military question, I have always been under the presumption that college would be paid for, no matter what your major. That would definitely be something you would want to check out with the specific branch of the military you are talking about.
Your grades and test scores seems like they?re in good standing, your acceptance to any college also depends on your involvement within your school, your class rank, and sometimes your work experience.
I hope this helps?
Julia Y.
The College Prowler Counsleor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I have always been a top student. My highest strengths are in verbal areas, but I do pretty well in every subject. I received a 99 in my English NY State Regents that I took last week. I took the PSAT cold without any studying and my scores did not come out as well as I had hoped. I will have to study for the SAT to get accepted into a good college.
It is a struggle for me to think about the future. I want a job with great pay so I will be able to live without any worries and splurge from time to time. However, most importantly I want to help people and feel like I am making a difference.
I have been thinking about colleges recently, and I decided that I want to go to a school I can be proud of and will be somewhat known as specializing in my desired major. However, with that train of thought I will have to think of a major before joining a college.
I am very interested in politics and legal issues so maybe I would enjoy becoming a lawyer and maybe even get involved with politics one day. What is the process of becoming a lawyer and even beyond that (judge, politician)?
I realize I may need to study political science as my major. What typed of classes are involved in such a major? I have considered both Georgetown University and George Washington for their political connections and their location in the heart of our nation?s capital.
However, I realize these schools are expensive and selective. With what you can tell about me, what are my chances of getting into these schools? What can you tell me about the differences of these schools and can you advise me to which school I should hope to enter? Do you have any schools I may want to consider?
Also, my father is a retired professor and my mother is a dental hygienist. Money may be a pressing concern when I enter school. Since I am an only child, my family and I know little to nothing about financial aid.
How do we even begin the process and from where do we seek money? Scholarships that I will receive as a senior at the awards assembly are chosen by committees, correct? Or do I need to apply to scholarships I find and then they are presented at such an assembly? As you can tell I know very little about financial aid.
I want to thank you for taking the time to respond to me as my guidance counselor is very busy and I need all the help I can get. Any other suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated.
-Daniel, Susquehanna Valley High School
Conklin, NY
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Dear Daniel,
I applaud the fact that you have some very big aspirations for yourself. It?s a great start that you?ve already looked at a few colleges in D.C., and that you have an idea of what you might be interested in.
You?ve got a lot of questions, and I hope I?m able to help you with most of them.
As far as your PSATs are concerned, it?s okay that you didn?t do so well on them, but you?re definitely going to want to study for the SATs. Also, I want to make sure that you know you?re able to take the SATs and the ACTs as many times as you want, until you get the scores you?re satisfied with.
Now, to talk about the two schools you?ve been looking at. First, these schools are highly respected institution, and are both, as you said, going to be very selective in their admissions. Here are some quick stats for you from Georgetown University:
Total Applicants Applied - 15,285
Total Applicants Admitted - 3,281
Percent Admitted- 22%
SAT Verbal Middle 50% - 670-760
SAT Math Middle 50%- 670-750
And for George Washington University:The freshman class of 2,400 was chosen from an application pool of nearly 20,000.
65% of our freshman class rank in the top 10% of their high school class, while 92% rank in the top 25% of their class.
The middle 50% of admitted freshmen have SAT scores which range from 1260 to 1410
As for the process of becoming a lawyer, it usually takes more than the average college career. First you would attend a college to receive your undergrad degree, (pre-law), then you would want to attend a graduate school, you would take the LSATs, and then beyond that would be completely based on your career choices and options.
A lot of people double their undergrad majors when they want to pursue a career path similar to yours. A political science along with pre-law is usually a good combination, and sounds like it would suit you well.
You can always choose a minor as well: a bachelor?s in political science with a minor or concentration in pre-law.
Financial aid differs at every college and university. Once you decide on a college, that?s when a financial aid rep will walk you and your family through the steps you need to take.
Before that, I would be on the lookout for scholarships of my own. You definitely need to apply to your own scholarships; they won?t come and find you. The best way to find them is through a good, reliable website, a guidance counselor, your local library, and just by keeping an extra eye or ear out for them. Businesses and corporations oftentimes offer scholarships to students, they just don?t advertise it.
That will be one of the most important things for you to do on your own. Don?t get frustrated though, it can be a long search, and you may not want to take smaller amounts thinking that won?t add up to much, but trust me it does.
Good Luck,
Julia Y.
The College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
Where is a good place to go to school for Architecture in AR.
WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST IN AR FOR ARCHITECTURE.
WHAT KIND OF SCHOLRASHIP COULD I GET WITH A CUM. OF 3.0 AND I'M A JUNIOR
-Amanda, Sylvan Hills High School
Sylvan Hills, AR
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Dear Amanda,
I?m assuming by "architure" you mean architecture?? If we?re on the same page, you don?t have very many options by limiting yourself to Arkansas. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville both have Architectural Engineering major areas of study.
The Pulaski Technical College, which is a two year college providing an associates degree, offers your area of interest as a major.
I would think that your best bet would be to try for the University of Arkansas. With an accredited college such as UALR, I think it would be easier to receive scholarships and financial aid, and much easier to plan for.
You will definitely want to get your GPA up a little bit, although UALR uses a combination of GPA, SAT, or ACT scores along with other factors for admissions decisions.
As far as cost is concerned, UALR students receive over $50 million, according to the university, for financial aid, scholarships, etc. Every college wants to make sure you?re able to afford your education.
Because you plan on staying in state, you will receive the in-state tuition for UALR, which is slightly lower than what out of state students will pay.
Keep on working hard, bring up your GPA a couple more points, that will definitely make admissions decisions easier, in your favor.
Hope this helps?
Julia Y.
The College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Counselor,
I am a Canadian citizen who was born in the States. I am interested in studying in America (I am particularly interested in studying in Minnesota), and I am wondering how the application process works in my situation (dual citizenship). Also, I am trying to find a good school to study pre-law. I have my eye on the University of Minnesota and Brown, but what are some other good options? Thank you!
-Angela, Banting Memorial High School
Allison, ON
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Angela,
You mentioned that you are most interested in studying in Minnesota. Three universities in that state with your major (pre-law) are Hamline University (very small?under two thousand undergraduates; private; urban; Methodist-affiliated), University of St. Thomas (similar but mid-sized?five thousand undergraduates and Roman Catholic-affiliated), and Winona State University (public; large?between seven and eight thousand undergraduates; rural). If you are interested in looking at schools in nearby states, other options include Michigan State University (MI), Alma College (MI), Calvin College (MI), or Lawrence University (WI).
As for your dual citizenship, there should be a place on each application indicating ?dual citizenship? with a line for you to write in the second country of citizenship (this is the case on the Common Application). If not, choose ?other? citizenship, and explain on that line.
Good luck with the application process!
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Counselor,
I am interested in many different things. I am trying to figure out what to major in when I get to college. I am considering something in business or engineering. What are the pros and cons of each?
I would also really like to know my chances of getting into the University of Pennsylvania.
-AJ, Mainland Regional High School
Linwood, NJ
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AJ,
Instead of listing pros and cons, let me give you an overview of where each major may lead you.
As a freshman and sophomore majoring in business, you will take mostly general arts and science classes including. Your professional business education generally begins junior year with courses that increasingly specify in finance, management and organizational behavior, marketing, and operations management. Most students who graduate with a business degree go to work immediately after graduation in jobs such as entry-level manager, market researcher, public relations representative, or financial analyst. Only 10 to 15 percent go directly to graduate school. Most work for two or more years before returning to school for a master's of business administration (M.B.A.).
Majoring in engineering is very different, however, because there are many different types of engineers. While math is important to the entire business community, computer code that may be paramount to software engineers will not be as necessary for biochemical engineers. Here are some basic types of engineering:
Civil engineering?design and supervise the construction of infrastructure such as roads, buildings, tunnels, airports, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems
Electrical engineering?design, develop, and test electrical equipment.
Computer engineering?design, construct, and test computers, focusing more on software applications than the hardware tools that make use of them (this is usually more for electrical engineers)
Biochemical engineering?study living systems to solve problems related to our food supply and our environment
Biomedical engineering?determine ways that we can live longer, healthier lives
Mechanical engineering?control the principles of motion, energy, and force through mechanical solutions
Industrial engineering?integrating machines, staff, production materials, money, and scientific methods
As for getting into U Penn, while you have a strong academic record and do fit its requirements, it is a very difficult school to get into. Its acceptance rate is 21%, of which 94% of the students are in the top 10% of their class. Make sure you look at alternative schools, especially if you have not yet chosen a major. There are many options out there, so happy hunting!
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler,
I want to major in meteorology/atmospheric sciences and broadcast journalism. Any ideas on colleges to look at that are under $25,000 for tuition?
I've also heard that the U. of Nebraska doesn't have a very good meteorology program, and the universities of Kansas, North Dakota, and Iowa State have exceptional meteorology programs. Is that true?
Amanda, Lincoln Southeast High School
Lincoln, NE
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Hi Amanda,
Everyone looks to go to the college that will best suit them, and it seems to me like you?ve already done a good part of your research! I looked up the four schools that you mentioned and they all have some form of the major/s you want to pursue. Nebraska, North Dakota, Kansas and Iowa are also all under $25,000 a year.
As for which college has the best program?.I have to be honest with you and let you know that it isn?t so much of what people say about one program or another, it is what you get out of the program. I also haven?t found anything to discredit the University of Nebraska, so I cannot say anything bad about it. If you are worried about what a certain college will look like on your resumé, then give your local television stations a call and see where their meteorologists went to school, and if they have any places to recommend. Most people will be happy to talk about their alma mater, and there is not any harm in trying.
I also found a few other schools that offer meteorology and are under $25,000 a year:
Central Michigan
San Jose State University
University of Oklahoma
University of South Alabama
Western Illinois University
These schools are just suggestions, but you might want to look into them.
Hope that this helps,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I would like to know what the best colleges for me would be? I would like to study animal biology and become a vet.
Mackenzie, St. Teresa High School
Decatur, IL
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Dear Mackenzie,
I looked up a few schools that have your major that we also have guidebooks on and here was the list that I came up with:
Purdue University- West Lafayette
Average ACT score: 25
Average GPA: 3.17
Rutgers University ? Newark
Average ACT score: n/a
Average GPA: n/a
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Average ACT score: 30
Average GPA: 3.55University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign
Average ACT score: 30
Average GPA: 3.57
Miami of Ohio- Oxford
Average ACT score: 24
Average GPA: 3.1
I think it would be very good if you took the ACT again in the fall and did some prep work for it. It looks like Miami of Ohio is your best bet and hopefully you?ll visit their campus this summer/fall to see if you like it.
Hope this has helped,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I am a new high school counselor working with deaf students. Besides Gallaudet and NTID (RIT), what are the largest colleges/universities in the Eastern US that have deaf programs?
-Amy, North Carolina School for the Deaf
Morganton, NC
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Amy,
Here are some colleges that go out of their way to cater to the deaf community: Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts 10830
Phone: 1-617-374-0721
Homepage: http://www.necc.mass.edu/learningaccommodations/deaf.shtml
Special service: Special classes for deaf students; Unrestricted sign language interpreters; Peers tutor; Trained notetakers; Personal counseling services with skilled sign language interpreters; Interpreters used in placement services; Social/cultural activities; Sign language training for students and instructors Madonna University
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
Phone: 1-313-591-5132
Homepage: http://www.madonna.edu/pages/odr.cfm
Admission requirement: 2.0 average from prior academic institution; Stanford achievement test scores; Medical documentation of hearing loss
Special service: Special classes for deaf student; Unrestricted use of sign language interpreters; Personal and vocational counselors skilled in sign language; Social/cultural activities; Sign language training for students and instructors; Super housing, which is including TDD's, amplified phones, emergency alert systems and TV decoder; Tampa Technical Institute
3920 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, Fl 33610
Phone: 1-813-283-0455
Special services: Special classes for deaf students; Unrestricted use of sign language interpreters; Personal and vocational counselors skilled in sign language; Social/cultural activities; Sign language training for students and instructors; Supervised housing, which includes TDD?s, amplified phones, emergency alert systems and TV decoders.
Other deaf programs are available at:
University of Massachusetts/Amherst (MA)
University of Massachusetts/Boston (MA)
New York University (NY)
University of Maryland (MD)
Joey Rahimi
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
Hello. I am a rising junior and I currently go to an extremely preppy school. I have no desire to go to a school similar to the one that I currently attend. Our enrollment 9-12 is only 600, and I was wondering how to look out for schools which have a snotty/spoiled student reputation. Does it have a lot to do with the size of the school? (U of Richmond, for example, has the business program that I am looking for, but I read that the school has quite a number of stuck up kids). Are there any schools that have a high diversity rate along with an excellent international business program? Thanks so much. I'll certainly buy a couple of your books once I narrow down my list of colleges that I am interested in. Your feedback will certainly help. Thanks again.
Michael, MICDS
Saint Louis, MO
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Hi Michael,
So you aren?t into the whole ?prep? thing. That is totally great. Not everyone is into popping the pink oversized pony polo shirts. It is very good that you recognize what you are and are not looking for in a college; a lot of kids don?t care enough to really make the effort and they end up regretting the decisions they make.
As for great business schools, you are right about Richmond. It is a fantastic business school, and there are a bunch of prepsters around campus. If you?re looking for a true variety of students and a great business program you want to look into The Stern School of Business at New York University. It is located in the heart of the city, and its middle name is diversity.
Another diversified business program is located within the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus. It is in a completely different environment than NYU, but it is also very diversified. Students come from all over the country to this institution, and they are all dedicated to their causes, whatever they might be.
A third school that you might think about that has a great International Business program is University of South Carolina-Columbia. There might be a few more preppy students here than at the first two schools, but you definitely want to check them out.
Hope this has helped you in the right direction,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler,
I am looking for a good college in the northeast and midwest (not the south), which i can get into and study math, physics, and US history. Could you please give me some ideas? Thank you.
Andrew, Delaware Valley Regional High School
Iselin, NJ
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Hi Andrew,
If you?re looking for good schools in the Northeast and Midwest you will want to think about whether or not you want a school in the city or in the country... I?ve looked up a few schools for you, and you?ll definitely want to check out our guidebooks to learn more about each one.
One school is Middlebury. It has all three divisions that you are looking for and they offer degrees in them as well. It is a great school in the north and it?s most definitely worth checking out
Another school is Connecticut College. It is also a smaller school, and offers all three programs.
A third school is George Washington University in D.C. GWU is a fantastic school, and it is in our nation?s capital. Take a look at our George Washington guidebook to learn more.
New York University is, of course, another option.
As well as Cornell University?we have a guidebook on this school too!
I hope that you are visiting schools this summer and making good use of your time?volunteering or getting a job during the summer is always great.
Best of luck,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
What are the best colleges for people who want to major in dance, but also want a strong academic program??
Nadler, Community High School
Ann Arbor, MI
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Hi Nadler,
I must admit my first instinct for you would be University of Michigan. It is close to home, but depending on where you would like to be living during your college years, this could be a great place to go. It has a good academic reputation, and a solid dance program.
If Michigan is too close to home there is always New York. There are several places in the city and in the suburbs that could be your soon-to-be home. There is of course Juilliard, as well as Columbia University.
Up north there is Boston University as well as the University of Massachusetts- Amherst.
It really depends on where you would like to go for college. There are so many options to choose from you need to make the decisions if you want to be in the city or in the country, and whether you want to be at a big school or a small school. Reputation is a very nice after taste of where and how you obtain your degree, but you want to go where you would be happy.
Best of luck,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
Are there any colleges that offer online degrees in Music Therapy. OR what are the colleges that offer a BS in Music Therapy that are on the East Coast? I live in CT. Many thanks.
Robyn,Irvine Valley College
Pawcatuck, CT
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Hi Robyn,
Music therapy is an interesting choice, and sounds very cool. I looked up a website that has music therapy under the music category in the section called ?Online Degrees in Creative and Visual Arts.? The website is http://www.worldwidelearn.com/arts-humanities/index.html if you want to take a look.
As for music therapy degrees on the East Coast Berklee College of Music in Boston has a very extensive program that I would highly recommend checking out. Their website is http://www.berklee.edu/majors/music_therapy.html.. There is another music therapy program at Ohio University. You can take a look at their website as well. It is http://www.ohiou.edu/music/therapy.html.
Best of luck and hope this helps,
Madison B.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
What are the best schools to study meteorology? and while i'm asking that if you don't mind asking around or if you know what kind of abbilities or what does it take to be a meteorologist? (im not sure if im supposed to ask that here..) appreciate your attention and time. :)
P.S. My school doesn't offer any AP's or IB's :'(
-Stephanie, St. Mary's School
Guaynabo, PR
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Stephanie,
The most selective schools that offer meteorology as a major include the following: Princeton, Cornell, US Air Force Academy, University of CA?Berkeley, University of CA?Davis, University of CA?Los Angeles, and University of MI?Ann Arbor. However, many other schools have meteorology programs, and you may want to consider selecting one based on location (taking into consideration, for example, where you may be able to get an internship).
This web site lists the federal requirements to become a meteorologist: http://www.ametsoc.org/policy/bachelor99.html. It should give you a good idea of what sorts of courses you will be expected to take and what kind of specializations you may choose within the field.
To more specifically answer your question, to be a competent meteorologist, aside from having a solid grounding in the science itself, you must have good computer skills, be able to think quickly and logically, and communicate both efficiently and effectively. Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Counselor,
My strengths are mathematics, english, spanish, and history. What schools have strong departments in these subject?
Also what should I minor in if I want to major in political science? Also, I plan to be a criminal lawyer, what classes do you advise I take besides pre-law classes?
-Nina, Incarante Word Academy
Houston, TX
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Nina,
Considering your future plans to major in political science and to become a lawyer and taking into account your academic strengths, I would advise minoring in either Spanish, Communications, or both if you can manage. If you must choose, I would choose to minor in Spanish, since being bilingual is a huge advantage in the working world and will broaden the range of clients you can have by leaps and bounds. I recommend taking communications classes because, as a lawyer (and, really, in all professional careers), you will need to be able to write and speak as clearly and effectively as possible.
The general range of interests/academic strengths you listed is too broad to use for finding ?good matches? in terms of schools. You need to also consider location, student body size, etc. However, to get you started, a few you may want to look at within your home state are: Rice University, Trinity University, and Baylor University, and University of Texas?Austin.
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I am only in the 8th grade, but am already looking for a career in psychology. What colleges are known for the acedemic resources and success for this that are close to home? (Oklahoma)
-Christina, Sequoyah Middle School
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Christina,
The most selective schools in your area that have psychology programs are as follows:
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma State University
Oral Roberts University
University of Oklahooma
University of Tulsa
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
1. What are good east coast schools for a student who excels at music and theater and wants opportunities to perform at college, even if they do not major in performing arts? Or if they do?
2. If your HS's math and science curriculua offer in the freshman year what many others begin in the sophomore year, how will this be considered by colleges that require 4 years of each subject?
-Jenna, Upper St. Clair High School
Pittsburgh, PA
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Jenna,
1. Location definitely plays a factor, so consider that you may want to be in a city to participate in music and theatre when you choose a college. Boston and New York City are particularly noted for their contributions to these arts. Some schools that have both professional and extracurricular programs include Carnegie Mellon University (PA), Boston Conservatory (MA), NYU (Tisch School), University of the Arts (PA), and Syracuse University.
2. Some schools may evaluate the number of years by what level you reach. For example, in a foreign language, if you reach a certain proficiency, you are considered to have taken the equivalent of X number of years of college-level foreign language, regardless of how many you have actually taken. This may be the case in math, where you cannot progress to Calculus (ordinarily) until you have taken Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. However, this will probably not be the case with science, in which the individual disciplines do not build upon one another as heavily. For instance, you can take Chemistry without having taken Physics. Therefore, you must take a science all four years of high school regardless of if you took Biology in 8th grade and are taking Chemistry in 9th. This is actually to your advantage, however, because it will permit you to take more AP classes in your junior and senior years than if you had taken the track of ?most high school students.?
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I am looking for schools that offer Humane Leadership as a major. I have only found one thus far. I want to run an Animal shelter someday.
-Kesson, Broward Community College
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Kesson,
Yes, this does seem to be a tricky major to find. To be honest, I have never even heard of it before! After looking up job applications for animal shelter operations managers, I think you might do well to look for a major related to management and human relations. After all, you will have a lot of people to handle as well as animals.
Some colleges in the South that offer this major include: St. Leo University (FL), Peace College (NC), Mount Olive College (NC), Faulkner University (AL), and Claflin University (SC).
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I am going to be a senior at Bryan High School. I have been having trouble deciding what colleges to look at because I can't seem to find any that offer Meteorology. Astronomy has always been something I have been interested in but can't seem to find that either. I was wondering if you could help me out in finding colleges that woudl offer this that are somewhat around here. (Indiana,Michigan,Ohio) Also, I was wondering if I need to go into Meteorology to become one. I didnt know if taking basic classes such as physics, chemistry etc. would also help or benefit me. Thank you so much!
-Brittany, Bryan High School
Bryan, OH
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Brittany,
Here are some schools in the area you specified that offer astronomy/meteorology: Central Michigan University, Ohio University, University of Michigan?Ann Arbor, and Valparaiso University. College Prowler actually publishes books on two of those schools (Ohio University and University of Michigan), so check those out to get in-depth reviews of the schools!
To answer the remainder of your question, yes, you need a degree in meteorology/atmospheric sciences to become a meteorologist. (Certain jobs for meteorologists actually require a Ph.D. in the discipline.) However, if you are unsure that this is what you truly want to choose as your major, you may begin by taking core science classes that you will need for the major, anyway, before you declare. That way, if you find some other area of science that interests you, you will not have wasted those credits.
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
What are colleges/universities, outside of New York, that have Sign Language as a possible major?
Shalimar, Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Bronx, NY
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Shalimar,
Besides Rochester Institute of Technology (which is in NY state), the other most widely renowned school with an extensive sign language program is Gallaudet (Washington D.C.). Otherwise, here are other schools that offer sign language interpretation and translation as a major: Ball State University, Bethel College, Columbia College, Eastern Kentucky University, Idaho State University, Kent State University, Maryville College, Mount Aloysius college, University of Arkansas?Little Rock, University of Louisville, University of New Mexico, and Valdosta State University.
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
What schools are good if one is looking to Triple major, i was thinking and i know i want to major in Psychology and Political Science and maybe business or environmental studies are there any schools where this can feasibly be done?
-Atilio, Springfield High School
Perkinsville, VT
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Atilio,
The feasibility of the triple major depends upon many factors that will be determined by both the general and major-specific programs at the school you attend. How many classes you can overlap and how many requirements you can satisfy without having to take additional courses outside of your majors will primarily determine whether or not you can triple major. To determine these factors, you should look at the way the academic programs of schools are structured in terms of requirements and flexibility. You would not, for instance, want to attend a university where you are pigeonholed into attending a discipline-specific school within that university.
Also, you may consider designing your own major if you can combine any of these disciplines to form a major that a college/university does not offer. Many schools will allow students to do this, particularly liberal arts schools. Some places you may look at in the New England area include Marboro College (VT), University of Vermont, Bennington College (VT), Northeastern University (MA), Hofstra University (NY), Connecticut College, and Boston University (MA).
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I'm returning to college to get a bachelor's and want to study accounting. My AS is in biology so I'm taking the classes needed for accounting. What are the best schools in Cal. for this major?
-Michele, Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
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Michele,
Several colleges in CA offer an accounting major, although I am not certain which would be the ?best.? Some of these include CA State Polytechnic Institute?Pomona, CA State University?Fullerton or Long Beach, Fresno Pacific University, and University of San Francisco. However, you may want to consider a business school, since accounting is business-related, and therefore such an institution might help you to specialize in preparing for an accounting career rather than simply offering classes relating to the accounting field. A list of these can be found at: http://www.careerschoolguide.com/acc.html#California. Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I want to study law and aspire to be a judge someday. I have heard that there is no specific major for applying to law school, but what do you suggest for a course of study? Also, I would like to study under more conservative to moderate teaching, as opposed to liberal. What are some college suggestions that fit this criteria and coincide with a pre-law program?
-Prince, Shaols Christian School
Killen, AL
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Dear Prince,
Many aspiring law students earn their undergraduate major in fields such as English, Communications, and Political Science. Depending what your interests are, I would encourage you to take a variety of courses that emphasize speaking and writing, as these are skills that will be imperative to you in your future career.
Two conservative, academically challenging schools located in the south that offer pre-law programs are Harding University (AR) and Lipscomb University (TN). They are both religiously affiliated with the Church of Christ. Two other colleges that you may look at that have pre-law programs but may or may not be conservative are Spelman College (GA, not religiously affiliated) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV, United Methodist).
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler,
If I enjoy decorating rooms, and would like to be one of the people who decorate model homes what major do you recommend? What are the best schools that offer this major in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa? Do any private schools offer such majors?
-Jillian, Saint Thomas Aquinas
Overland Park, KS
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Jillian,
Here is a very helpful article that I found, which seems to answer the beginning of your question. From what I read, you should find a FIDER (the organization that has established standards of quality for the interior decorating industry) accredited school that allows you to take many business classes, art and drawing classes, and maybe even theatre classes.
From the Almanac of Architecture and Design 2003, here are the top 10 schools: 1. University of Cincinnati 2. Pratt Institute 3. Kansas State University 4. Syracuse University 5. Cornell University 6. Arizona State University 7. Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York 8. Harrington College of Design 9. University of Florida & California College of Arts and Crafts 10. University of Oregon. However, if you are certain that this is the career you want to pursue, you may want to go straight to design school. A list of FIDER accredited programs can be found at http://www.fider.org/direc.htm. Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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Dear College Prowler Counselor,
I am heavily interested in majoring in Linguistics, and possibly a minor in Anthropology or Education. Which schools have well-known Linguistics programs, preferabley in the Northeast? Thank you.
-Chris, Easton Area High School
Easton, PA
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Chris,
Georgetown is one viable option, since they hold the annual Roundtable for Linguistics conference, have several different specializations within the Linguistics major, and also offer a five-year bachelor's/master's program. Also, while it is not quite in the Northeast, MIT is another school with a very strong Linguistics program. Meanwhile, since you indicated wanting to study other subject areas as well, you may want to look at schools such as NYU, Allegheny College, Fordham University, Boston College, Northeastern University, and University of Pittsburgh. These schools all have a variety of programs, all of which should be fairly strong, and you also stand a better chance of being accepted at them with your current GPA and SAT scores than you do at Georgetown or MIT.
Allison G.
College Prowler Counselor
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