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Updated Research on Elite Colleges and Earnings
Are elite colleges going to help you get a job after graduation? An updated study says “no”.
March 8, 2011
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Centre College: A Gem in Central Kentucky
One of our team visited Centre College in Kentucky–and loved it. Perhaps you will, too!
February 23, 2011
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Are SAT/ACT Essential for Admission?
As a follow-up to our series on standardized testing and test-optional colleges, you might be interested in this video by a father-daughter team who are
February 5, 2011
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Only 1/4 of Americans Have a B.A.: How Do You Compare?
Look at the percentage of people in the US who have bachelors degrees, county by county. Are you surprised?
January 25, 2011
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Why Does College Cost So Much? An Explanation
Colleges cost a lot. Sarah Lawrence College costs the most. Why is that? And is this really true? (Hint: It depends on how good a student you are…!)
January 13, 2011
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College Application Stress and The Race to Nowhere
College application stress is an epidemic. Students are feeling more and more pressure to have the perfect class schedule, the best list of extracurricular activities and still have a “normal” life. What can parents and educators do to help alleviate some of the stress associated with the college application frenzy?
December 20, 2010
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Early Admissions is Here to Stay Despite Critics
A few years ago, some commentators thought early admissions programs might fade away. But colleges love these programs too much to let them end.
November 17, 2010
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Legacy Admission: The Alumni Advantage
Does it help if your mom or dad graduated from the college of your dreams? Yes, it can, as long as you meet the other conditions of admission.
November 4, 2010
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Common Application: Panacea or Pandora?
The Common Application is used by more than 400 colleges. Some say the Common App is a huge help in admissions. Others say it causes more problems than it solves. What do you think?
September 23, 2010