Love it or leave it! You’re either with me or a’gin me. Either we walk or take a taxi! Each of these examples is a blatant fallacy: what critical skills people and rhetoricians label “a classic false-choice” proposition. (Want more? Listen to politicians of all stripes talking in front of crowds….). Another instance of a […]
Counseling Matters; Choosing the next stage: College!
Spring reveals a busy, often anxious stage for those who plan to be college bound next Fall. At DVC, we fully expect to see students grow a “third ear” with their cells affixed to their ear-drum 24/7. UCLA reveal their transfer student acceptance decisions on April 30th, while Cal seems to relish in sharing their […]
Counseling Matters: Choosing a major for college
While a great deal of energy goes into choosing which college we wish to attend, and where, and how much is it likely to cost, the matter of what major to pursue often receives less attention. If you’re undecided, you’re not alone; in fact, some two-thirds of college students change their major at least once. […]
From a high school senior’s perspective: The college application process
In 1636, Harvard University was founded, earning itself the epithet as “the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.” And while there is still controversy surrounding the validity of this claim, with the University of Pennsylvania and College of William & Mary also vying for the coveted title, there is no denying that […]