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Kaplan Test Prep: An Evaluation

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

I just finished reading Jeremy Miller’s article in the September issue of Harper’s. It’s entitled, “Tyranny of the Test:  One Year as a Kaplan coach in the public schools.”

The focus of the article is Kaplan’s corporate foray into the tutoring business, which has mushroomed since the implementation of No Child Left Behind, which requires school [...]

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SAT II Subject Tests Required or Recommended

Friday, July 18th, 2008

A colleague in the college counseling business compiled a comprehensive list of the colleges that require or recommend SAT II subject tests.  The list is very helpful and comprehensive.  If you’d like a copy, please contact me.  The author of the list, Cigus Vanni, is a member of the New Jersey Association for College Admissions [...]

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