Tagged: "New York Times"
Facing College Rejection
The New York Times Motherlode Blog carried a good commentary the other day about receiving rejection letters. This is stressful time. But it’s important never to take rejection personally. Often students are rejected primarily because they do not fit what the college is seeking. Thus all the more reason to take great care in choosing [...]
The Scoop on Selective Admissions–from the Horses' Mouths
The New York Times is running a Q&A with the admissions directors of Pomona, Yale, University of Texas, and Lawrence University. If you want to consult the oracles, this is about as good as it gets. Check it out at http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/?hp
The Low Cost of College Tuition
The New York Times published an article today that provides a comprehensive look at the colleges that have been moving swiftly to lower their tuition rates for lower income and middle class families. Primarily, the colleges that are making these price reductions are the more wealthy, upper-tier institutions. But the article points out, as I [...]
College Applications: They Can Make You Sick
A recent article from the New York Times explored the high levels of stress that high school students are experiencing. It seems that applying to college can be quite nerve-wracking. No kidding. With more students graduating from high school than ever before, with more kids aiming for college than ever before, and with more students [...]
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