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On the Road Again! Clark University
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On the Road Again! Clark University
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On the Road Again! Clark University

Clark University: A Campus Built on Experiential and Interdisciplinary Learning My visit to Clark University offered a clear sense of a place where intellectual curiosity and community engagement are deeply intertwined. Located in Worcester, MA, the university benefits from a city that adds energy and diversity to student life. Worcester’s vibrant, multi-ethnic food scene alone makes it an exciting place to spend four years. Clark’s campus is beautiful and within walking distance to downtown. A Close-Knit Academic Community With about [...]

By Terry|2026-04-06T14:47:07+00:00April 6th, 2026|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Common App, Community, LiberalArts, Massachusetts, Student Support, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, college admissions, college visits, common app, education, high school, LiberalArts, university|

On the Road Again! College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross - Jesuit Values First Impressions During my visit to College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, I immediately got a sense of a close-knit, thoughtful academic community. With 3,300 undergraduates and no graduate students, the campus feels intentionally focused. Everything here is built around the undergraduate experience, from small class sizes to direct access to professors and research opportunities. There are no teaching assistants, which reinforces how central faculty interaction is to student life. [...]

By Terry|2026-04-01T15:56:28+00:00April 1st, 2026|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Common App, Community, Early Decision, high school, Massachusetts|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, common app, LiberalArts, university|

On the Road Again! Worcester State University
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On the Road Again! Worcester State University
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On the Road Again! Worcester State University

Worcester State University - a university rooted in its city My visit to Worcester State University began with a broader perspective on its setting. Located in Worcester, the university is part of a vibrant college hub with roughly 35,000 students across the city. That energy is noticeable. The city itself is becoming increasingly diverse, which adds to the sense that this is a place in transition and growth. As one of the nine state universities in Massachusetts, Worcester State carries [...]

By Terry|2026-03-31T15:11:26+00:00March 31st, 2026|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Common App, Community, FirstGeneration, LiberalArts, Massachusetts, nursing, university|Tags: admissions, college admissions, college visits, common app, education, university|

On the Road Again! Worcester Polytechnic Institute – WPI
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On the Road Again! Worcester Polytechnic Institute – WPI
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On the Road Again! Worcester Polytechnic Institute – WPI

A Visit to WPI: Where Innovation Meets Impact I was recently invited by the Worcester Area Counselor Tour to visit five colleges in Worcester, MA. I learned that Worcester is the second largest city in New England with a vibrant and diverse arts, music and food scene. Who knew? First up was Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). What stood out most was how intentionally the school blends academics with real-world experience. WPI offers a distinctive model that is structured, flexible and [...]

By Terry|2026-03-30T15:00:04+00:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, Common App, Community, engineering, Massachusetts, STEM, Uncategorized|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, common app, education, engineering, STEM|