Discovery College Consulting

09/03/2026

Colorado State University in Fort Collins is a great choice if you're looking for a fun college town and access to the outdoors. With 8 colleges, 75 majors, 100s of minors and over 250 certifications, there is something for every academic interest. The most popular majors include business, engineering, psychology and pre-health. The new pre-nursing major started this fall. If you're undecided, CSU offers exploratory studies in each of its eight colleges. According to US News, CSU has the #3 Veterinary Med program in the country and the new Vet Med campus opened this fall. Undergrads are allowed to shadow clinicians in the vet hospital to gain the hours needed to eventually attend vet school. In addition to learning to care for animals, vet students focus on learning to communicated with the people who own and love them.

06/24/2026

05/27/2026

George Washington University's Foggy Bottom campus is just five blocks from the White House and the National Mall. All academic classes are held here while about 1/3 of freshman will live on the Mount Vernon campus, a short shuttle ride away. GW is known for programs in political science, international relations, public policy and public health. 76% of students conduct research or have an internship, often in Congress or other areas of the US government. Students on GW's campus are very politically active and unafraid to express opinions.

05/26/2026

American University considers Washington, DC to be an extension of its classrooms. Known for programs in political science, international relations, public policy and communications, students are encouraged to participate in experiential learning. 87% have at least one internship. Beginning in the fall of 2026, every sophomore will be eligible for a $4,500 grant to help make an underfunded or unpaid internship affordable. AU is also a Research 1 university and undergrads have opportunities to do research regardless of major. AU is often described as a Goldilocks university - not too big and not too small.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Discovery College Consulting's seniors on your college acceptances and scholarships! To learn about our students' accomplishments and what schools they will be attending, see this blog post: https://discoverycollegeconsulting.com/blog/

05/06/2026

With some colleges now costing over $100,000/year, many students and families are skeptical of the ROI (return on investment) of a college education. To learn how you can maximize your ROI, check out this blog post: https://discoverycollegeconsulting.com/the-buzz-about-roi/

04/30/2026

More colleges are reinstating test score requirements, and more students are submitting scores, even to test-optional schools. This blog post discusses these trends and provides advice on when to take the SAT/ACT: https://discoverycollegeconsulting.com/testing-testing-and-more-testing/

01/16/2026

If you're taking the ACT, it's best to stick with the paper version and avoid the online version. This blog post explains why: https://discoverycollegeconsulting.com/avoid-the-digital-act-for-now/

11/18/2025

Are you considering going to college abroad? International universities offer many advantages but are not the right fit for all students, as explained in this blog post: https://www.discoverycollegeconsulting.com/earning-a-degree-abroad/

11/12/2025

What happens if you decline an Early Decision acceptance? (Yes, there are circumstances in which it's possible to do that.) In the case of a student in Colorado, the college penalized the entire high school. To learn more, see this blog post: https://www.discoverycollegeconsulting.com/the-fallout-from-declining-an-early-decision-acceptance/