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University of Dallas: Classical Curriculum
Today I visited the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. UD is a small Catholic college with a classical liberal arts curriculum. As one of
October 2, 2007
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Baylor University’s Lovely Campus
I spent some time on Baylor‘s campus today. It was not the best day for a visit (Sunday) and I arrived around noon before the
October 1, 2007
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Southwestern University in Texas–The Stars Shine Bright
I spent a day this week on the campus of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. It’s one of the 40 Colleges That Change Lives identified
September 27, 2007
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Lousy Tour Guides Ruin College Visits
Today I’m in Austin touring the University of Texas. I’m here with a group of college counselors from all over the country who are descending
September 25, 2007
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The SATs, Grade Inflation, & Colorado Students
I attended a counselor briefing organized by the Colorado Council on High School / College Relations. I’m a member, and this annual event is designed
September 20, 2007
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Top 5 Reasons to Get Great College Advice
FIND THE RIGHT FIT With over 3,000 colleges and universities in the US, how do I know which is the best match for me? With
September 14, 2007
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Colleges Love To Hate US News and World Report
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September 12, 2007
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Are High School Grads Ready for College Writing?
Most high school teachers I have met believe that one of their critical responsibilities is to help their students become better writers. Scores on the
September 8, 2007
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Dartmouth Admission: “The Pool is So Deep”
The July/August issue of the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine contains an article about Karl Furstenberg. The retiring Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth. It’s an interesting look
September 5, 2007