Today's College Solutions

College of the Week: Duke University is a private, non-profit, research university founded in 1838 located in Durham, North Carolina. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three adjacent campuses and is divided into 10 undergraduate and graduate schools. The top five majors are Public Policy, Economics, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, and Psychology!

November is National Scholarship Month! You may be eligible for numerous scholarship opportunities. Maximize your potential and apply to these either in junior year or in most cases in senior year of high school. Take advantage of these promising prospects!

Q&A of the Day Q: When Should I Ask My Teachers For Letters Of Recommendation? A: It is best to ask your teachers for letters of recommendation during your junior year before you leave for summer break. If you wait longer, your teachers may already have numerous students that already asked before you, which may delay the process.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! May you have a wonderful time this Thanksgiving with friends and family. Enjoy!

Begin looking into the specifics about different colleges early. Explore websites, attend college fairs at school, and talk to admissions officers to attain the most information about a range of schools.

College of the Week: The University of Oklahoma! OU is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it is ranked first among public universities in enrollment of National Merit Scholars and among the top ten in the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. There are 170 different majors offered at OU with an undergraduate student population of approximately 20,000. Boomer Sooner!!

Myth: If you apply to enough Ivy League schools, you will have a better chance of being accepted to at least one. Reality: It is better to apply to schools where you have a good fit, then add the Ivies last. If you need assistance with your college application process, TCS is here to help!

Williams College is a private liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams, a colonist from the Province of Massachusetts Bay. This college houses under 3,000 students and was ranked 1st in 2017 in the U.S. News & World Report's liberal arts ranking for the 15th consecutive year. There are 25 academic departments and programs including 36 majors in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and natural sciences!

What are you interested in? Write them down and also include what school subjects you enjoy. This will give you a better idea of what it is that you could potentially study in college. Plus, many students ultimately change their major during college.

Myth: It is more expensive to attend a private college than public university. Reality: Many private schools have substantial endowments which can reduce the cost of attending and make them less expensive than a public university. Additionally, the financial aid package can be substantial enough to allow you to not worry about how you will manage the debt!