College Application
Carnival of Family Life, Newest Edition
Today’s Carnival of Family Life is hosted by Write From Karen. This Carnival is tremendous. The wealth of information is overwhelming. Karen does an outstanding
May 13, 2008
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College Application
College Applications: They Can Make You Sick
A recent article from the New York Times explored the high levels of stress that high school students are experiencing. It seems that applying to
May 7, 2008
College Application
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: Unintended Consequences
Colleges cite their student-to-faculty ratios and average class size as indicators of the intimacy and quality of the educational experience they offer to students. Rankings
May 6, 2008
College Application
Carnival of Family Life Up and Running
The newest edition of the Carnival of Family Life is up at All Rileyed Up. Check out all the really cool posts. My favorite post
May 5, 2008
College Application
Is Cost of Tuition High? Stop Whining?
I wrote a guest commentary that appeared in the online edition of the Denver Post yesterday. It’s about the high cost of tuition, with special
May 4, 2008
College Application
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: Important Statistic?
Student-to-faculty ratio is generally considered to be an indicator of the quality of the educational experience at a college. The lower the ratio, the more
May 2, 2008
College Profile
Emerson College–One Woman’s Story
Periodically I ask friends, colleagues, and acquaintances about how they chose the college they attended. Each story is unique, and I think they help provide
May 1, 2008
College Application
More Colleges Sign Up for Universal College Application
The Universal College Application is gaining some traction. The rival to the Common Application, the Universal Common Application has 11 more universities that are part
April 23, 2008
College Application
Visiting College Campuses: A Tour-Taker’s View
I spent a few days in Minnesota last week visiting colleges. My itinerary included (in alphabetical order) Augsburg College, Carleton College, Macalester College, University of
April 22, 2008