Degree Information

Date Conferred: What Is It And How To Use It On A Resume

Summary. Date conferred is the date you officially graduated from your degree program. Often times this is not the date of your graduation ceremony since your school needs to you met all of your requirements for your degree. You can find this date by looking up your official transcript. It can take anywhere from a […]

Magna Cum Laude Vs. Summa Cum Laude GPA

Summary. The GPA requirement for qualifying for cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude varies from school to school and program. Cum laude GPA falls between 3.5 to 3.7. Magna cum Laude GPA falls between 3.8 and 3.9. Summa cum laude will have a 4.0 or higher GPA. If you’ve been to a […]

How To Choose Your Major (With Examples)

Summary. To choose your major, you want to know your own values, goals, interests, strengths, and willingness to work hard to become good at certain skills. If you have trouble knowing all this, consider gaining additional experience or be willing to change majors at some point. Venturing out into the world can sometimes feel a […]

How To Get Transcripts

When you’re working your way through high school and college, the chances are good that you’ll hear the phrase, “That will look good on your transcript,” at one point or another. But once you’ve put all those classes, grades, and extracurriculars on your transcript, what do you do with it now? Well, keep reading to […]

Top 15 Highest Paid Non-STEM Majors

Taking up a STEM major in college is enticing to many students because it promises a high salary and impressive occupation, but for others, it’s an absolute nightmare. As a result, many students wonder what their alternatives are for non-STEM majors that still pay well. In this article, we’ll talk about some high-paying, non-STEM majors […]

Experiential Education: How Can It Help You Get A Job

If you’ve ever completed an internship, volunteered as a research assistant, or worked as a teaching assistant, you’ve participated in experiential learning opportunities. Experiential education helps students at the undergraduate and graduate level build professional skills while still attending school and focusing on their education. With these opportunities, students can apply what they learn in […]

Undergraduates Vs. Graduates: What Are the Differences?

Higher education is a crucial decision to make, depending on your career path. By pursuing higher education, you can get a foundational knowledge in a particular industry or discipline that will prepare you for your dream career. Undergraduate or “undergrad” degrees mean you pursue a bachelor’s degree, typically a four-year program at a university or […]