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Yale or Podunk–Who Cares?
A recent article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer asks this question. The answer is, it depends on who’s asking the question. But more important, what really
November 11, 2007
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College Admissions +
Chapman University: LA Liberal Arts
Today I spent a few hours on the campus of Chapman University in Orange, California. The first pleasant surprise was the drive into town. The
November 9, 2007
College Application +
Sports Recruiting Visits: Questions That Need Answers
A couple of my current clients are in the midst of athletic recruiting, and are visiting colleges. I always recommend that they be prepared to
October 19, 2007
College Application
The Real Lives of College Students
This was recommended to by a member of the IECA (Independent Educational Consultant Association) talk list. Every parent should see it. Every professor. Every college
October 19, 2007
College Application
Universal College Application Gains Steam
I wrote a post a couple of days ago about reversals of policy at the Common Application, and I mentioned that the Common App now
October 18, 2007
College Application
Common App Retains Flexibility: Victory for Students
Today the members of the Common Application removed the straight jacket they had previously imposed upon students. This decision is a victory for students, in
October 15, 2007
College Profile
Trinity University San Antonio Review
Last week, I spent a few hours on the campus of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. It’s an excellent liberal arts college located in
October 12, 2007
College Application
Policies in Study Abroad: Forum Survey
A piece from InsideHigherEd.com alerted me to a survey completed by the Forum on Education Abroad (unfortunately the survey is available only to the Forum’s
October 9, 2007
College Profile
SMU & Austin College: A Tale of Two Schools
In a single day, I spent 4 hours on each of these two campuses. No two institutions could be more different, despite their geographical proximity.
October 7, 2007