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College Planning & Financial Aid in Tough Times
The Denver NBC affiliate picked up my post offering Ten College Planning Tips for Tough Economic Times. A segment on college planning and financial aid
December 2, 2008
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College Application
Are AP Courses Good for Admission?
AP courses are among the most rigorous offered in American public high schools. But how good are they? Lots of kids take them–and fail the exams. So how good are…
November 22, 2008
College Application
Are AP Courses Good for College Admission?
When it comes to the Advanced Placement or AP program offered by the College Board, parents and students have all sorts of questions. Are Advanced
November 22, 2008
College Admissions +
How to Calculate Your GPA–Letter Grades and Percentages
How do you calculate your real GPA and how will your GPA be used in the college admissions process? Great College Advice explains the ins and outs of the GPA.
November 21, 2008
College Fees
Early Decision Apps Up in Downturn
Yesterday Scott Jaschik of Inside Higher Ed reported in a lengthy (but characteristically thorough) article that despite the economic downturn, the number of early decision
November 20, 2008
College Application
The College Application Review Process Unmasked
Brad Ward and his colleagues in the admissions office at Butler University put together a short, little video about what happens to your college application
November 19, 2008
College Application +
Ten College Planning Tips For Tough Economic Times
I’ve received a number of questions from readers, clients, and friends about how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid process in tough economic
November 18, 2008
College Fees
College Shopping: When Out-of-State is Cheaper
The financial downturn has high school seniors and their parents running scared. How can we reduce costs? How can we get the best deal? The
November 17, 2008
College Application
Economy Removes Blindfold from Need-Blind Admissions
A few days ago I wrote a post providing some of my predictions about how the credit crunch will affect college admissions. The New York
November 10, 2008