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What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing In WYOMING?
During my recent visit to the University of Wyoming, I came across two women chattering away in Mandarin Chinese. While one was Chinese, the other
October 2, 2008
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College Profile
University of Wyoming–The Benefits of Attending A Wealthy State College
Often when I visit a college campus, I sit down with students to discuss their experiences. Such discussions initially unnerve the students (“Who are you,
October 1, 2008
College Application
Baylor Pays Students to Retake the SAT–Proving That Rankings Drive Policy
Just a couple of weeks ago, the National Council for College Admissions Counseling issued a report calling on colleges to reduce the importance of standardized
October 1, 2008
College Application
Colleges Discuss the Inherent Weaknesses of ACT and SAT Tests
The big show at last week’s conference of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling was a report by NACAC examining the role of SAT
September 30, 2008
College Application
Three Reasons to Attend the University of Wyoming
I recently visited the University of Wyoming. Situated in Laramie, the university is the only four-year college in the entire state. As such, the entire
September 29, 2008
College Application
How to Go to College: The Unofficial Rules
This was recommended to me by a friend on Twitter. It is a very clear, explicit guide for approaching your college career. Too many students
September 24, 2008
College Application
National Counseling Association Considers Value of SAT & ACT
The National Association for College Admissions Counseling is releasing a report this week to coincide with its national convention that questions the importance of standardized
September 23, 2008
College Application
Do College Athletes Have an Advantage in College Admissions?
If you are a superstar athlete (other wise known as a “blue chip recruit”), you can pretty much write your ticket to any college in
September 11, 2008
College Application
GAP Year: A Worthwhile Experience
USA Today recently published a great article about GAP year programs, and about students who took the year off between high school and college. I
September 10, 2008