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College Admissions in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. You’re likely seeing it mentioned on the news and social media; it’s probably even been a topic in your classes or school assemblies. But there’s... keep reading
How to Navigate the Changing College Admissions Landscape
In addition to keeping everything straight when it comes to the college admissions process, you may have recently started hearing and reading about how it’s undergoing some significant changes. As... keep reading
So, You’ve Been Waitlisted. What Now?
You might’ve heard words like “deferred” and “waitlisted” before but might not know precisely what that means for the next step in your college journey. As you start this new... keep reading
What Is the Most Important Factor in College Admissions?
As you prepare for the college application process, you’re likely asking yourself and your mentors around you, “What looks good on college applications?” It turns out there are quite a... keep reading
How to Apply for College: A Step-by-Step Guide
There are many details to keep in mind when applying for college. And when you’re also interested in a post-high school study abroad program like CIEE Gap Year or CIEE... keep reading
Everything You Need to Know About the College Admissions Process
Applying to college may seem overwhelming. There are all these varying deadlines and application requirements, and each application seems to include slightly different writing prompts than the last. We get... keep reading
First Year Abroad: The Low Stress Option vs. The College Admissions Process
Starting college is an exciting journey filled with new experiences, personal growth, and cultural immersion. However, alongside the excitement, many college students can feel overwhelmed by the stressful college admissions... keep reading
Q&A with the President of Dean College
If you’re curious about our academic home and school of record, Dean College, you’ve come to the right blog! Follow along as we sit down with Dean College to learn... keep reading
4 First Year Abroad Programs You’ll Love
As you peruse CIEE’s many first year abroad program options, use this guide as a reference for quick and fascinating facts about six of our fabulous first year abroad locations... keep reading
Why Choose CIEE for Your First Year Abroad?
When choosing a first year abroad program, you want to go with a program that delivers on its promises: high-quality education, adventures galore, and support when you need it. Let’s... keep reading
What Does It Mean to Be a CIEE Student on a First Year Abroad Program?
We get it. You have questions. As the newest program in CIEE’s portfolio, first year abroad may seem different than other intercultural exchange programs you might be more familiar with... keep reading
How Does a Semester Abroad Make You More Employable?
Did you know that studying abroad for a semester can make you more employable? It’s true! Studies show that students who have studied abroad have a greater intercultural understanding, can... keep reading
How an International Education Will Impress a College Admissions Team
When you’re a student interested in first year abroad, that means you’re also a student who prioritizes education and wants to impress a college admissions team. And when you complete... keep reading
First Year Abroad: More Than Just Great Food and Fun Travel
There’s no denying that when you think of going abroad, your mind envisions authentic international cuisine and some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. And you will get to experience... keep reading
Top 5 First Year Abroad Programs
If you’ve been exploring CIEE’s First Year Abroad programs, you know we have a lot of incredible options all over the world, with each offering a unique look at different... keep reading