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What’s the Difference Between a B.A. and B.S. Degree?
If you’re confused about programs that offer a Bachelor “of Science” and Bachelor “of Arts” degree, don’t worry—both of them hold academic merit.Both degrees typically offer the same core...
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So You Want to Major in Business… What Does that Mean?
There may be some confusion about what majoring in “business” means—business is, after all, a pretty broad category.Not to worry. We’re here to clear things up. What is a business major?Colleges...
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How to Help Your Child Apply to College (Without Smothering Them)
Parents are an important resource to college applicants. They can help guide their child through the search and application processes, help them organize their goals and deadlines, and offer advice and...
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What Type of Engineering Should I Study? A Comparison
There are many degrees and areas of specialization when it comes to “studying engineering.” Determining which area suits your interests and career goals is a huge first step toward becoming an engineer.
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The College Cost Talk: How to Set Realistic Expectations
It’s hard for some parents to have “the talk” with their child about college costs—especially if your family is expecting to take out loans to pay for school.Few high school students really understand...
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Why an Art Degree is Not Useless
There’s a common stigma attached to getting an arts degree.“It’s useless!”“You’ll never get a job if you major in art!”“Why don’t you study something practical?”Here’s the thing: sometimes, it’s not...
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Top 8 Things to Do Off Campus in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is one of Indiana’s best college towns. From coffee shops to indie art galleries and movie houses to live theatre and music venues, the Summit City offers a ton of spots to unwind,...
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A Business Student Abroad: International Opportunities for Business Students
Majoring in business (especially international business) is a great step if your long-term goals include working abroad.Luckily, business majors have a lot of great opportunities to study abroad while...
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Keeping on Track with College Applications: A Checklist for Parents
Parents can be a big help when it comes to keeping students on track when applying to colleges—though there is a fine line between lending a “helping hand” and becoming too involved.This post will help...
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What Do Engineering Classes Look Like?
There are a lot of misconceptions about majoring in engineering.“If you’re good at math, you’ll be good at engineering!”“You’ll have no social life.”“You’ll live in the lab.”“All you’ll do is...
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FAFSA Filing Tips for Parents
Let’s get this out of the way: it’s 100% okay to help your son or daughter fill out the FAFSA. In fact, your student will likely need some key financial and background information on your family to...
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Should I Get a BA or a BFA if I’m Studying the Arts?
A lot of students who want to study the arts don’t know where to begin.Along with deciding whether they should go to an art school or a more traditional university, aspiring art majors should consider...
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Advice from Admissions: Our Five Most Popular Articles in 2015
2015 marked the first full year we’ve been publishing articles on our Advice from Admissions blog. Our admissions team gets questions all the time from students (and parents) about choosing colleges,...
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8 Unexpected Careers You Can Get with a Business Degree
Business majors undertake a variety of work in their courses and graduate with a well-rounded skill set that enables them to adapt to and excel in a variety of work environments and situations. The...
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The IPFW Difference: Doermer School of Business
Not all business programs are created equal. If you’re planning on majoring in business, it’s important to understand what a program can do for you, your education, and your career goals.So what sets...
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10 Local Scholarships for Fort Wayne Students
There are hundreds of scholarship opportunities available to help students and their families finance a college education (and reduce the amount of loan repayments after graduation). So why don’t more...
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How to Stay Sane when Living at Home
According to U.S. News& World Report, the average student in 2014–15 paid $9,999 for room and board in just one year. Multiply that by four years, and suddenly living at home while you work on your...
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5 Interesting Careers You Can Get with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines of engineering. Those who study it are involved in product design and development at nearly every stage—all the way from initial research to...
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The College Student’s Guide to Fort Wayne
Not many cities can remain true to their roots while continuing to evolve with innovative additions to their culture. Fort Wayne, however does it well. Fort Wayne is constantly gaining new restaurants...
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You Know You Go to IPFW If…
Mastodon culture on campus is a point of pride and there are a number of things you’ll notice about yourself once the Stomping Grounds become your new home. You definitely know you go to IPFW if:
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