AI vs Authenticity: The Ivy League Admissions Dilemma
In this enlightening episode, Margaret M Kelly, COO of Dimension Admissions, delves deep into the controversial use of AI in college admissions essays. While AI-generated content might appear polished, Margaret argues it lacks the genuine introspection and alignment crucial for Ivy League applications. We explore the balance of… Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale […]
A Degree with a Discount: How Tuition Reimbursement Works
Higher education is an investment in your career. Many companies will happily invest in you by taking on some of the financial burden of a degree. Tuition reimbursement is when your company pays you back for part or all of the training, course, or degree costs. Along with this come policies and requirements unique to […]
A Spotlight on AI and its Academic Applications (from Nefarious to Benign)
Artificial intelligence is a realm of computer science that aims to create software with humanlike capacities for thought, learning, and adaptation. At the core of AI is machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to help computers learn from massive data sets, performing millions of repetitions instantly to decipher and react to human inputs. Christopher HathawayChristopher […]
Lighting the Way to the Ivy Gates: A Bespoke Guide to Ivy League Acceptance
With over 7 million college applications submitted last year, it’s little surprise that acceptance rates have plunged to as low as 4% across Top 10 undergraduate institutions. As a consequence, many families of college-aged kids are suffering immense stress related to the application process and the ever-narrowing paths to dream schools. Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale University, […]
Google search exposes academics using ChatGPT in research papers
A stupid mistake exposes numerous members of academia using ChatGPT in their research papers, threatening the future of academic writing. Using AI-based tools to help with writing tasks has become the new norm. However, apart from correcting grammar and style mistakes, many members of academia are apparently using ChatGPT, a chatbot based on a large […]
Demystifying the Labyrinth of Ivy League Admissions
If you’re a college hopeful dreaming Ivy, surely you’re aware actualizing those dreams will be grueling. Recent statistics show that applications for Ivy League schools are at an all-time high, while acceptance rates for those schools have dipped to historic lows. Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.F.A. in Fiction from the Program for […]
What is a magnet school? All the details — and how to know if it’s right for your family
If you’ve been wondering what magnet schools are, here are all the must-knows — from themes to the application process and everything in between. To read more: https://www.care.com/c/what-is-a-magnet-school/ Christopher HathawayChristopher holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.F.A. in Fiction from the Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College, and an M.A.Ed. from NYU Steinhardt […]
