Zach Star
The Biology Major - Careers, Courses, and Concentrations
The biology major is a great major for students interested in a variety of career paths including medicine, health care, research, consulting, sales and much more.
Learning Games Lab
Understanding the Major
The purpose of university courses is not always clear. A comprehensive video presentation explains the importance of a well-rounded education and a complete college experience. Professionals discuss how their post-secondary educations...
Learning Games Lab
Overcoming Academic Struggles
Hear from students and professors about how to overcome academic struggles in higher education. They discuss supports most college campuses have in place and how to benefit from courses that may be difficult. Speakers also provide...
Learning Games Lab
Overcoming Personal Road Blocks
A preparatory video describes supports available on most college campuses for those who face challenges to their success. The faculty discusses ways to ask for help and alternative means of completing coursework.
University of North Carolina
Understanding Assignments
In high school and college, most writing assignments go beyond simple questions such as "What is your favorite moment from childhood?" To help writers understand complex writing assignments, a short video from a larger series offers a...
TED-Ed
SMU Commencement 2012
While being educated is undoubtedly a privilege, it also comes with great responsibility. Listen as former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice impresses upon her audience the responsibilities that members in a community of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Setting Smart Goals
This tutorial helps you learn how to take control of your college journey, how to set SMART goals and making plans to complete them in a timely and efficient manner.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Staying Motivated in College
Maintaining focus is key to success in college. Here are some tips that will help your mind stay up when your energy is down.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Staying Motivated in College
Maintaining focus is key to success in college. Here are some tips that will help your mind stay up when your energy is down.
Planet Nutshell
Planet Nutshell: Borrow Wisely: How to Choose Financial Aid
Once you've filed your FAFSA, and been accepted to a college, you'll receive a financial aid award letter that outlines what financial assistance is available to you. This video explains how to add up your school expenses and choose the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sal Khan's Story: Applying to College
Listen to Sal Khan's story of applying to college. [2:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Requesting Letters of Recommendation
This video gives tips on procuring teacher letters of recommendation for college admissions. [3:05]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Receiving an Admissions Decision: Admit, Deny, or Waitlist
This video explains the three possible decisions you will receive after applying to a college. [1:57]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview: Making High School Count
An assistant dean from Stanford explains why your high school career is so important to college admission. [2:42]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview: Exploring College Options
These college guidance counselors and admission personnel give tips and advice to consider when choosing a college. [2:33]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Overview: Applying to College
This video gives an overview of what colleges usually require for their admission process. [1:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sal Khan's Story: College Admissions
Sal Khan shares his story about the college admissions process. [1:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Making the College Transition
You've been selected for admission to your college! What comes next? Listen to a director of undergraduate admissions at Berkeley explain the next steps in your process. [1:23]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Making the Most of High School Classes
Listen to various people who are part of the college admissions process explain what they look for in terms of course load on an applicant's transcript. [3:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Facing the Standardized Tests
An assistant dean from Stanford discusses what to do and not do when preparing to take the SAT or ACT. [1:30]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Vocational vs 2 Year vs 4 Year Colleges
The Director of College Counseling at Phillips Academy explains the difference between vocational schools, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges. Filter by 2-year vs. 4-year options using College Board's college search tool using the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Public vs Private Colleges
The Director of College Counseling at Phillips Academy explains the difference between public and private schools and discusses how this could affect your decision-making. Filter by public vs. private options using College Board's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Nonprofit vs. for Profit Colleges
The Director of College Counseling at Phillips Academy explains the difference between nonprofit and profit colleges. Find average debt-levels and graduation rates at nonprofit and for-profit colleges using the link provided. [1:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Highly Selective vs Selective vs Nonselective Colleges
The Director of College Counseling from Phillips Academy explains the different criteria used by highly selective, selective, and nonselective colleges. You can filter by selectivity using College Board's college search tool. [5:42]