The goal of this section is to provide glimpses into several different colleges (in Maine, New England, and Beyond), a college major, and some careers you can persue with that specific major. There will be new highlights each week, but old material will never be deleted. Hope you find this information helpful, and keep an eye out for the highlights of the week!
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
The Ivy League was originally formed as an athletic conference composed of eight private institutions of high education in the Northeastern United States. The use of the phrase is no longer limited to athletics, and now represents an educational philosophy inherent to the nation's oldest schools. Ivy League schools are viewed as some of the most prestigious and are ranked among the best universities in the U.S. and worldwide.
The Numbers
Overall acceptance rate: 6.9%
Total Apps received: 36,794
Total Apps accepted: 2,533
Overall acceptance rate: 6.1%
Total Apps received: 40,084
Total Apps accepted: 2,465
Overall acceptance rate: 10.7%
Total Apps received: 51,500
Total Apps accepted: 5,514
Overall acceptance rate: 8.8%
Total Apps received: 21,394
Total Apps accepted: 1,881
Overall acceptance rate: 4.9%
Total Apps received: 40,248
Total Apps accepted: 1,970
Overall acceptance rate: 8.1%
Total Apps received: 42,205
Total Apps accepted: 3,404
Overall acceptance rate: 5.6%
Total Apps received: 32,836
Total Apps accepted: 1,823
Overall acceptance rate: 6.5%
Total Apps received: 35,220
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3 things to know before applying to an Ivy Leauge school
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
https://www.umass.edu/admissions/student-blog/2018/umass-fun-facts
Social media managers utilize their tech savvy and knowledge of marketing communications to coordinate their employer's presence on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. They enhance business activity, establish brand identity, and get the word out about their organization.
Social media managers devise strategic plans, help develop content, and measure the impact of online campaigns. Social media managers enlist the support of staff to gather information for stories that can be placed on social media.
They develop marketing plans to strategically promote the college and encourage applications. Admissions staff, like business majors, must collaborate with other team members on projects and to deliver programs.
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
Do you enjoy:
A typical curriculum might cover education theory, child development, and contemporary issues in education. Most programs also include coursework in assessment and curriculum development.
Usually, with a four-year program, students will have a semester when they observe a classroom and teach under the guidance of a teacher-mentor.
After choosing a concentration, classes and student teaching will be focused on working with students from 7th-12th grade.
Most Special Ed. programs will be able to be added to the coursework mention under the elementary and secondary tracks. If the school does not have this option, students will have to find a separate program to receive this license.
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
http://www.ecampustours.com/tour-home-page.aspx?UnitID=161572#.X2S_sZNJHOQ
College is the perfect time to expand your horizons and explore new opportunities and experiences – and that’s just what your communications degree program will require you to do.
Good communication is essential in all industries, helping to sell products to the public, maintain strong relationships with investors, clients, and customers, and to make sure everyone within and outside the business is operating on the same page. You’ll be expected to practice public speaking, giving presentations in front of your classmates or perhaps a larger group. You will need to write pitches and advisories to the media. You have to go out and track down information for a news story.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice/what-can-you-do-communications-degree
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
Social Sciences are defined as the following: "the scientific study of human society and social relationships"
Subjects that are included: Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Geography, History, Linguistics, Politics, and Psychology
Students study the social sciences to learn about themselves and their place in the political, economic, spatial, and social systems that comprise individual and group life. Majoring in one of the social sciences listed above will prepare you for a lot of possible careers. The education behind social sciences will provide you with the foundation to develop the skills employers value in employees. Such skills include oral and written communication, teamwork, analytical, technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Working in communities and liaising with different agencies to bring about change and improvements. Some work may be targeted towards certain groups of people e.g. the unemployed or the homeless.
There is a range of different psychologist roles but broadly they help clients to improve their psychological wellbeing.
Social Researchers could work for universities or research/market research organizations. Social research covers a wide range of topics including crime, transport, and education. Social Researchers manage research projects including collecting and analyzing data and presenting the results.
Social Workers work with people in the community who need support, for example, the elderly, children who are at risk, people with disabilities or mental health difficulties.
There are a variety of opportunities within education from primary schools to universities.
Working with young people to provide support, raise aspirations and break down barriers to achieving. This is done in a variety of ways including through recreational activities, organizing projects, mentoring, and liaising with other agencies.
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
https://www.nmcc.edu/about-nmcc/campus/directions/campus-map/
https://www.communitycollegereview.com/northern-maine-community-college-profile
http://www.ecampustours.com/tour-home-page.aspx?UnitID=161226#.X2TAS5NJHOQ
https://www.assumption.edu/admissions-financial-aid/visit-assumption/take-look-around
To all of you problem solvers and logical thinkers, if you have likely for computers and technology, perhaps you should look into majoring in computer science.
Would I enjoy learning languages to communicate with computers?
Am I creative, logical, and persistent?
Do I enjoy being able to solve challenging problems?
Do I like to create tools that increase productivity?
Do the latest technologies excite me?
Create software programs that allow users to perform specific tasks on various devices, such as computers or mobile devices. They are responsible for the entire development, testing, and maintenance of software.
Are responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer components, such as circuit boards, routers, and memory devices.
Analyze a company's technology needs and oversee the implementation of appropriate data systems. They need to be able to evaluate software, hardware, networking, and other technology resources for purchase or development purposes.
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
Throw in some math, science, and a pinch of business and you got yourself a delicious batch of engineering majors.
Engineering requires strong STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. General courses will teach students how to problem-solve, conduct experiments, programming, and more.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/engineering-major-overview
Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build and test various devices. They often have an innate curiosity about the way things work.
Are responsible for the world's most inspiring buildings, bridges and roads, as well as some of the less thrilling – yet no less structurally sound – buildings, bridges and roads.
Environmental engineers work to prevent, control or remediate any hazards to the environment using their engineering expertise. Their work might focus on topics like waste disposal, erosion, and water and air pollution.
Architects use their skills in design, engineering, managing, and coordinating to create aesthetically pleasing and safe buildings that serve a purpose. They're artists, but instead of a canvas, they have cities, parks, college campuses, and more to display their work.
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
https://www.husson.edu/about/visit-husson/
https://www.husson.edu/about/fast-facts
Do you like learning about the human mind and behavior? How about
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/psychology-major-overview
Work with students dealing with behavioral problems, academic difficulties, disabilities, etc. Also, help teachers and parents develop techniques for handling classroom and home behavior.
School Counselor
Guidance Counselor
Correctional Counselor
Military Psychologist
Criminal Profiler
Veteran Counselor
Clinical Psychologist
Rehabilitation Counselor
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
If you decide to major in Biology, you are opening yourself up to many possible career paths. While many students decide to follow a pre-health track, that is not your only option. Other tracks include Ecology and Environment, Evolution, Cell and Development, Marine Biology, and many more. Schools may offer different courses, but many course loads will incorporate a combination of Biology, Chemistry, and labs. To learn more about the different possibilities, click on the links provided below.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/biology-major-overview
Sell medical supplies, medicines, and more to hospitals and health clinics
Need a solid understanding of Anatomy, human biological systems, and physiology to be able to diagnose medical problems.
Love Biology and working with kids, become a teacher!
2 years ago
By LHS Aspirations
https://umaine.edu/about/quick-facts/
Check out UMaine's virtual open house schedule to find out more about their different schools/programs.
https://go.umaine.edu/virtual-open-house/
Form questions and find answers to domestic and global questions. Dive deep into fascinating conversations surrounding culture, geography, economics, politics, and more! Stay in tune with current affairs and learn how large the world truly is.
By majoring in International Relations, you will be able to specialize in a specific theme ranging from national security, foreign policy, language and culture, environmental sustainability, global health, justice, ethics, and human rights, and much, much more!
https://umaine.edu/internationalaffairs/
"Students focus on learning how to write and analyze public policy and become experts in the American political system, social science research methods, and international political systems."
Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst, & Economist...
Peace Corps, Study Abroad Office, Career Services, International Education
