I Applied to 22 Colleges. Here’s What I Learned
I started my college application process in late July of 2022 when I took part in Brown University’s Pre-College Program. Rather than enrolling in a more creative and unique course, […]
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Seattle University Guarantees Admission for Washington State Community College Students with 3.0+ GPA
On April 15, the Seattle University (SU) Instagram page announced the Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee. The page states that “Washington state community college students with a 3.0 [GPA] or higher […]
How College Students Can Maximize Summer Break for Career and Education Advancement
As a college student, you may feel that summer breaks are for catching up on sleep and binge-watching your favorite shows. However, you can transform these precious months into an […]
From Bellevue College to Harvard University: Meet BC Alumni Quinn Ewanchyna
Bellevue College means the beginning of a great career and college journey for many students. As stated in its mission, BC is “committed to teaching excellence, that advances the life-long […]
Navigate the Community College to University Transfer with BC’s Transferring 101 Info Sessions
Transfer decisions have been released for two-year university students. Current BC students who want to transfer to a four-year university should start the planning process of transferring. This can seem […]
Bellevue College Redesigns Website After Eight Years: Student Needs and Accessibility at Forefront
If anyone has visited the Bellevue College website as of April 6, they’ll have noticed the website has changed. The BC website was last updated in 2013, and with advancements […]
Bellevue College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Neurodiversity Center
On Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bellevue College will be celebrating the grand opening of the new Neurodiversity Center in B131, below the Planetarium and next […]
OPINION: Why Most Grads Regret Their Degree Choice and How You Can Avoid It
Recent studies have shown that two-thirds of Americans regret their college choices, and even attending college at all, which raises concerns for both current and future college students. It’s important […]
OPINION: The Meaningless Generation: What’s Behind Young People’s Lack of Direction?
The younger generations seem to be struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives. A recent poll conducted by The Sun in the United Kingdom revealed that a staggering […]
The State of Lowered Enrollment Rates Nationwide
The Bellevue School District (BSD) is looking to consolidate three local elementary schools due to low enrollment rates. A list of seven schools is currently under consideration to be put […]
Fire Emblem Engage Review: A Captivating Strategy Game with Compelling Characters
In January 2023, Nintendo and Intelligent Systems launched “Fire Emblem Engage,” the 17th entry to the main Fire Emblem series that has persisted since “Shadow Dragon and the Blade of […]
How to Prepare for a Virtual College Interview
After completing eight college interviews for this year’s round of Regular Decision applications, I hope that other students and future applicants will find the following tips and tricks insightful and […]
OPINION: Why Balancing Study and Work Experience Matters
Full-time study is often regarded as the traditional route for higher education students, but is it really the best path toward a successful career? On-the-job education refers to the process […]
The Green Brothers’ “Study Hall” Program Allows Students to Earn College Credit via YouTube
On Jan. 24, Hank and John Green launched their new program, Study Hall, a partnership between Crash Course, YouTube and Arizona State University (ASU). In the program’s introductory video, Hank […]
Bellevue Named One of the Best Cities for College Graduates
WalletHub recently conducted a study to identify the top college towns and cities in the United States. The rankings were determined by evaluating over 400 cities of various sizes using […]
OPINION: How to Implement Better Study Methods
With the start of a new quarter comes new classes and new content to learn, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of studying you might […]
OPINION: The Role of Standardized Testing in College Admissions
On Oct. 12, I sat at a folding table with three sharpened #2 pencils, a calculator and multiple pieces of paper. I took the PSAT/NMSQT, or the Preliminary SAT, which […]
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Application Open
By the Biden-Harris Administration, a three-part student debt relief plan has been put in place and will be available until Dec. 31, 2023. However, on Friday, a court order temporarily […]
OPINION: The Emotional Surprise of Transferring From Community College to a University
As I and other Bellevue College students begin to transfer from BC and enter traditional four-year universities, the societal and personal emotional response is much greater than I anticipated. Fellow […]
Upcoming Workshop: How to Research Colleges
Are you a Running Start or transfer student currently searching for a four-year college? Attend the Academic Advising Department’s How to Research Colleges workshop this Wednesday. The workshop is being […]