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Baylor Pays Students to Retake SAT for Rankings
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
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Inherent Weaknesses of the 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
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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
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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
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Counseling Association on SAT & ACT Value
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
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Do Athletes Have Admission Advantage?
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
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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
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City University of New York Beefs Up Honors College
The other day the New York Times featured an article on the resurgence of the City University of New York (CUNY), with special focus on
September 9, 2008
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Affirmative Action for Boys? Moral Outrage?
I recently wrote a post in response to a US News & World Report video explaining that boys have an advantage in the admissions process.
September 8, 2008