Why the Liberal Arts? - Watch recording. This webinar gives an overview of what liberal arts colleges are and why students should consider this academic approach to their studies.
As a liberal arts college, Pomona College offers an education that is both broad and deep, preparing students for a fast-changing world where multiple competencies (like critical thinking, creativity, writing and public speaking skills, and mathematical and scientific literacy) will be more crucial than ever. Staff and faculty members will lead a session on why the liberal arts is important for society and how students are leveraging their degree’s post-graduation. This session is ideal for students of all grade levels interested in learning about the educational philosophy of the liberal arts and/or about career outcomes for liberal arts graduates.
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The terms “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably in the United States. In broad terms, college typically refers to a smaller institution with a focus on undergraduate academics, whereas university typically refers to larger institutions with both undergraduate and graduate degrees. A university may be composed of smaller “schools” or “colleges,” but colleges tend to be one institution with multiple departments.
Major: A major is the topic you study or specialise in for your undergraduate degree. In some countries, a major may be called a “career.”
Minor: A minor is a topic of particular interest that can supplement your major coursework or can be in a completely different field of study. For example, you may want to major in biology and minor in history. Generally, a minor is optional.
In the U.S., students must first earn an undergraduate degree before pursuing a graduate degree, including master’s degrees, Ph.D. or other doctorates, and medical or law degrees. Students do not need to major in the natural sciences to attend medical school, nor do they need to major in social sciences or humanities to attend law school.
NYUs guide to identifying the right course for you - myth busting around choosing your major
There are 9 University of California campuses: UC Berkeley, Davis, Merced, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, UCLA, Riverside, Irvine and San Diego. Application deadline is November 1-30. Please check each campus to see their individual deadline.
To apply to any of these campuses, students are to use one application form
Filling out the application form
How your application is reviewed
Why apply to the Dual Degrees at UC Berkeley and Sciences Po
Sciences Po-UC Berkeley Dual Degree Admissions workshop recording
Ranking Websites:
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-liberal-arts-colleges
Useful websites:
https://meet.nyu.edu/advice/performing-arts-portfolios-how-to-stand-out/
https://www.ivywise.com/blog/colleges-going-test-optional/ - to check which universities are test-optional and for how long