Who’s Producing the Highest Paid College Grads

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Apr 10 2013 / Comments (0)

Ostensibly, we go to college to expand our minds and generally become better and wiser human beings.  However, we cannot ignore ROI – Return On Investment… When pursuing higher education, we need to factor in what we can walk away with at the end of the 4-year tenure, and it should be a ticket to earn a decent wage.  By choosing the right college, and perhaps making a greater investment in your education, you could easily graduate into an income bracket that far excels a mere living wage.

It should come as no surprise that Ivy League and technical schools produce some of the highest paid graduates. PayScale.com has created a concise list that allows you to compare both starting salaries and mid-career salaries for graduates.  The top five from their 2012-2013 PayScale College Salary Report are:

Starting Salary — Mid-Career Salary

  1. Princeton  -  $58,300  -  $137,000
  2. Harvey Mudd  -  $66,800  -  $135,000
  3. California Institute of Technology – $67,400  -  $167,000
  4. United States Naval Academy at Annapolis -  $72,200  -  $122,000
  5. United States Military Academy at West Point  -  $76,000  -  $120,000

The list covers the salaries of roughly 50% of graduates from 1,058 schools.

Don’t stop at the first five as this report definitely makes for an interesting, and thought-provoking read!

Colleges Accepting Best Composite ACT Score

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Mar 14 2013 / Comments (0)

Many colleges superscore the ACT, here is how it would work: 

A student testing three times would send all these scores, for example:

4/2009  English 27, Math 28, Reading 28, Science 26, Composite 27

6/2009  English 27, Math 30, Reading 31, Science 26, Composite 26

9/2009  English 29, Math 27, Reading 29, Science 30, Composite 29

 

The institutions below will pull the following scores:

 English 29, Math 30, Reading 31, Science 30 = a Composite of 30.

 

Albright College (PA)

Alfred University (NY)

Allegheny College (PA)

American University (DC)

Amherst College (MA)

Babson College (MA)

Bates College (ME)

Beloit College (WI)

Bentley University (MA)

Birmingham-Southern College (AL)

Butler University (IN)

Clark University (MA)

Colby College (ME)

Colorado College

Connecticut College

Cornell University (NY)

Denison University (OH)

DePauw University (IN)

Dickinson College (PA)

Eckerd College (FL)

Elon University (NC)

Endicott College (MA)

Fairfield University (CT)

Florida Atlantic University

Florida State University

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (MA)

George Mason University (VA)

George Washington University (DC)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gettysburg College (PA)

Hamilton College (NY)

Hampshire College (MA)

Haverford College (PA)

Hawaii Pacific University

Hendrix College (AR)

High Point University (NC)

Hobart and William Smith College (NY)

Ithaca College (NY)

Johnson and Wales University (RI)

Kalamazoo College (MI)

Kenyon College (OH)

Lafayette College (PA)

Lawrence University (WI)

Loyola University of Maryland

Lynn University (FL)

Manhattanville College (NY)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Middlebury College (VT)

Millsaps College (MS)

Moravian College (PA)

New York University

Northeastern University (MA)

Ohio Wesleyan University

Pepperdine University (CA)

Pitzer College (CA)

Purdue University (IN)

Quinnipiac University (CT)

Regis University (CO)

Robert Morris University (PA)

Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN)

Sacred Heart University (CT)

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

University of Colorado – Boulder

University of Dayton (OH)

University of Delaware

University of Denver (CO)

University of Georgia

University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana

University of Louisiana – Lafayette

University of Maryland – College Park

University of Miami (FL)

University of New Haven (CT)

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

University of Puget Sound (WA)

University of Redlands (CA)

University of San Diego (CA)

University of San Francisco (CA)

University of South Florida (FL)

University of Southern California (CA)

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

University of Vermont

Spring Hill College (AL)

St. John’s College (MD and NM)

Stonehill College (MA)

Trinity College (CT)

Tufts University (MA)

Union College (NY)

Ursinus College (PA)

Vassar College (NY)

Washington and Jefferson College (PA)

Washington and Lee University (VA)

Washington State University

Washington University in Saint Louis (MO)

Wellesley College (MA)

Wesleyan College (CT)

Wheaton College (MA)

Williams College (MA)

Xavier University (OH)

 

This list initially compiled by Heath Einstein at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester in December, 2007 and is provided today by Cigus Vanni, Counselor of Cherry Hill HS West (NJ, USA). It was recently updated by Scott M. Doughty of The Pennington School in July, 2012

 

State University Graduates with Highest Salaries

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Mar 13 2013 / Comments (0)

Here is an interesting ranking – these are the mean salaries for graduates from State Universities, as posted on CBS News…

1. University of California-Berkeley: $53,100
2. University of Maryland: $50,600
3. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: $50,600
4. University of Virginia: $50,500
5. University of Connecticut: $49,500
6. University of Texas: $49,100
7. Penn State University: $48,600
8. University of Wisconsin: $47,900
9. University of Delaware: $47,300
10. University of Washington: $47,100

The entire article is available on http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57573646/which-state-university-grads-earn-the-most/?tag=nl.e713&s_cid=e713&ttag=e713

 

New US News Business School Rankings

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Mar 12 2013 / Comments (0)

Check out the newest US News Graduate Business School Rankings:

#1 Harvard University, Boston, MA

#1 Stanford University, Stanford, CA

#3 University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Philadelphia, PA

#4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan), Cambridge, MA

#4 Northwestern University (Kellogg), Evanston, IL

#6 University of Chicago (Booth), Chicago, IL

#7 University of California​‒​Berkeley (Haas), Berkeley, CA

#8 Columbia University, New York, NY

#9 Dartmouth College (Tuck), Hanover, NH

#10 New York University (Stern), New York, NY

#11 Duke University (Fuqua), Durham, NC

#12 University of Virginia (Darden), Charlottesville, VA

#13 Yale University, New Haven, CT

#14 University of California​‒​Los Angeles (Anderson), Los Angeles, CA

#14 University of Michigan​‒​Ann Arbor (Ross), Ann Arbor, MI

#16 Cornell University (Johnson), Ithaca, NY

#17 University of Texas​‒​Austin (McCombs), Austin, TX

#18 Emory University (Goizueta), Atlanta, GA

#19 Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper), Pittsburgh, PA

#20 University of North Carolina​‒​Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler), Chapel Hill, NC

#21 Washington University in St. Louis (Olin), St. Louis, MO

#22 Indiana University​‒​Bloomington (Kelley), Bloomington, IN

#23 University of Minnesota​‒​Twin Cities (Carlson), Minneapolis, MN

#23 University of Washington (Foster), Seattle, WA

#25 Georgetown University (McDonough), Washington, DC

 

(some numbers are the same since scores were exactly the same)

Take a look at the US News website for more info on this and other graduate school rankings -

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/mba-rankings

Amazing Summer Pre-Med Opportunity

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Mar 1 2013 / Comments (0)

For students in Miami-Dade County interested in majoring in pre-med, here is an amazing opportunity to learn more about health-related careers…

The University of Miami Department of Mathematics and Science is informing all high schools of the opportunity for high school students to participate in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Scholars Research Program.

The Scholars Research Program for High School Students, funded by a grant from HHMI, provides an exciting opportunity for public and private school students with a passion for science to gain hands-on research experience.

Students work in teams to conduct biomedical research over the course of seven weeks at UM (research teams are formed pairing private with public school students).

Student teams are mentored by a UM professor, are responsible for an investigative project, prepare a research report suitable for publication, and give an oral presentation at a research symposium on UM’s Coral Gables campus. Each summer, around 18-20 students are selected.

The 2013 program dates are from Monday, June 10, 2013 – Thursday, July 25, 2013.

Application deadline is March 29, 2013. Selections will be announced in early April, 2013.
Applicants must be from Miami-Dade County who are entering their junior or senior year of high school.
Admission is based on a combination of high school grades, courses taken, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and career goals.

For more information and to apply, please visit the following website:

o http://www.miami.edu/index.php/undergraduate_research_and_community_outreach/community_outreach_programs/hhmi_highschool_scholars/

For additional information please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research & Community Outreach at 305-284-5058 or email ugrinfo@miami.edu

Big Decisions When Choosing a College

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 25 2012 / Comments (0)

Barely a few weeks into your final year of high school and you’ve got some big decisions to make.  Hopefully, by now, you would have decided whether or not you want to go to college, and maybe even where you would like to apply.  The next big decision is: when and how to apply for college.  You have a handful of application methods to choose from, each with its own set of pros and cons, and each with a deadline.   Every student has unique needs, so it is best to look at all of the different admission options to see which one best suits you before applying for college.  As a senior, you are now on a very tight schedule as some of the application deadlines are fast approaching, so be sure to mark the dates on your calendar and be realistic about submitting your application on time, before deciding which option is best for you.

Regular Decision

Regular decision is the most common approach to applying for college.  As with all the admission options, not all colleges are on the same schedule, so you are strongly encouraged to check each school’s website – or better yet, contact them – to confirm their application deadline.  Typically, Regular Decision applications should be submitted by January 1st, but the dates vary depending on the school. The University of California system, for example, requires Regular Decision applications to be submitted between October 1st and November 30th.  Regardless of the deadline, you should always avoid leaving your application to the last minute, as that is when errors can occur and you will not have time to rectify anything that might go amiss.  Generally speaking, once you have submitted your application, you can expect to receive notice of acceptance or rejection around April 1st.

Early Action

While most students are content with the Regular Decision time frame, there are many students who would prefer to know the outcome of their college applications early. There are three choices for students to complete the entire application process before Christmas.  Students who choose Early Action can apply to several schools, without committing themselves to any particular college.  Most schools offering Early Action expect to receive the applications no later than November 1st, and will notify the students in December, giving them the next few months to compare scholarship and financial aid awards before making a final decision.  Early Action is best suited to students who have everything (test scores, exams, reference letters, etc) prepared in advance.

Restrictive Early Action

Another early application method is Restrictive Early Action, also non-binding, but more limited than Early Action.  REA is suitable for students who have a specific top-choice college they wish to attend, but need to see what financial aid offers are available.  With similar deadlines to other early programs (usually November 1st, but check with each school), you may apply to only one private school early using REA, while all other applications to private schools must be Regular Decision.  You are also able to apply to public universities/colleges when opting for REA. Check the school website for exceptions to the restrictions.

Early Decision

Early Decision is your third early option, but, unlike the other two, this one is binding.  Students who choose this route can apply to only one school and are obligated to attend the college if they are accepted.  You may only reject an Early Decision offer if the financial aid offer is insufficient.  Because of the restrictive nature of the Early Decision plan, it is best suited for students who are 100% certain about which college they wish to attend, regardless of the amount of financial aid offered.

Rolling Admission

Rolling admission usually opens up in early fall and continues through the spring as long as there are still spaces available.  Not all colleges employ Rolling Admission, so it is worth confirming before considering this option.  Rolling Admission can reduce stress for those who feel pressured by deadlines, but it should not be used as an excuse to procrastinate.  If you are going to apply Rolling Admission, it is best to get your application in promptly as there will still be deadlines for scholarships, financial aid and housing.

Deciding how and when you will apply to college is a big decision.  Many students find the Regular Admission process works for them, while others prefer to know as soon as possible where they will attend college.  Both the Common App online and the college websites list the admissions plans employed and submission dates.  Whichever method you choose to apply for college, always allow yourself enough time to submit an excellent application well within the deadline.

Beyond The Ivy League. Find the Right Fit For You!!!!!

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 24 2012 / Comments (0)

The book Looking Beyond The Ivy League by Loren Pope is a wonderful resource for students and parents.  Please take a closer look at these schools!

Just a few highlights from the book:

  1. Juanita (PA) –  100% medical school acceptances and nearly that in other health fields including veterinary school.
  1. Kalamazo (Michigan)  Combination of a career development internship term, two foreign study terms and a senior individualized project.
  1. Knox (Illinois)  Great intellectual scene!  The student must “plan” his own curriculum, and must be able to work and communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
  1. Lawrence (Wisconsin)  Would be as popular and prestigious as Harvard, Brown, & Duke if it were in the North East.
  1. Malboro (Vermont)  has a little over 300 students.  Fourth in producing future PhDs in the life sciences along with Caltech, Chicago, Reed.
  1. Lynchburg College (Virginia)  College with a mission:  Minorities.  It develops talent and produces productive citizens with special emphasis on minorities.
  1. McDaniel (Maryland)  Standards are high, grading tough, English composition essays are graded by two instructors other than the assigning one.
  1. Millsaps (Mississippi)  Produces students with an acute sense of responsibility to society and a desire to serve.  Has a 4,000 acre all purpose laboratory in Yucatan, a forest preserve with two Mayan ruins.
  1. New College (FL)  Like Reed, Malboro, St. John’s & Caltech…intellectually challenging school.
  1. Ohio Wesleyan  (Ohio)  One of the best academic bargains in the country.  One of the few liberal arts colleges that has a 3-2 program with Caltech.  “Regardless of where a kid comes from, we can take him somewhere.”  (Chemistry Professor)
  1. Rhodes College (TN)  Oxford like campus…stones came from same quarry…awards “Bonner Scholarships” for community service and leadership.
  1. St. Andrews (NC)  5% have some disability or are in wheelchairs.  Honors and C students are happy across the board.
  1. St. John’s  (NY)  It is for the life-of-the-mind.  Learn-for-the-sake-of learning person, but not stuffy about SATs or selective.  “All we want is kids who read and can do a little math.” Dean.
  1. St. Olaf (Minnesota)  Offers majors in all four areas of the fine arts….one of the few in the country.
  1. Ursinus (PA)
  2. Southwestern (TX)
  3. Wabash (Indiana)
  4. Wheaton (Illinois)
  5. Whitman (Washington)
  6. Wooster (Ohio)
  7. Agnes Scott (GA) Women’s College
  8. Allegheny  (PA)
  9. Austin in Sherman (TX)
  10. Beloit (Wisconsin)
  11. Birmignham Southern (Alabama)
  12. Centre (Kentucky)
  13. Clarck in Worcester (MA)
  14. Cornell College (Iowa)
  15. Denison (Ohio)
  16. Earlham (Indiana)
  17. Eckerd College (Fl)
  18. Emory & Henry  (Virginia)
  19. Evergreen State College (Washington)
  20. Goucher (Maryland)
  21. Guilford (NC)
  22. Hampshire (MA)
  23. Hendrix (Arkansas)
  24. Hiram (Ohio)
  25. Hope (Michigan)
  26. Coe College (Iowa)
  27. College of the Atlantic (Maine)
  28. Green Mountain college (Vermont)
  29. Northland College (Wisconsin)
  30. North Central (Illinois) Chicago Suburb
  31. Luther College (Iowa)

Some of the institutions in the book by Loren Pope are also schools on the well known list:  Colleges That Change Lives.  Please visit the website:  http://ctcl.org/about/ctcl

CTCL Members

Agnes Scott   College Eckerd College Knox College St. John’s College, MD
Allegheny College Emory & Henry College Lawrence University St. John’s College, NM
Antioch College The Evergreen State College Lynchburg College St. Olaf College
Austin College Goucher College Marlboro College Ursinus College
Beloit College Guilford College McDaniel College Wabash College
Birmingham-Southern College Hampshire College Millsaps College Wheaton College [IL]
Centre College Hendrix College New College of Florida Whitman College
Clark University Hiram College Ohio Wesleyan University Wooster, College of
Cornell College Hope College Reed College  
Denison University Juniata College Rhodes College  
Earlham College Kalamazoo College Southwestern University  

 

U.S News Releases 2013 Best Colleges and Universities

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 12 2012 / Comments (0)

The U.S News  just released the 2013 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. This year, Harvard University and Princeton University remained tied for the top spot in this year’s list of Best National Universities.

The following is the list of the National University Rankings, according to the U.S News:

#1           Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

#1           Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

#3           Yale University, New Haven, CT

#4           Columbia University, New York, NY

#4           University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

#6           Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

#6           Stanford University, Stanford, CA

#8           Duke University, Durham, NC

#8           University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

#10         California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA

#10         Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

#12         Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

#13         Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

#14         Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

#15         Brown University, Providence, RI

#15         Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

#17         Rice University, Houston, TX

#17         University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

#17         Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

#20         Emory University, Atlanta, GA

#21         Georgetown University, Washington, DC

#21         University of California—Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

#23         Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

#24         University of California–Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

#24         University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

 

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