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Dirty Secrets of College Admissions: Art vs. Science
Thanks to a reader, I stumbled upon a new publication today (new to me, anyway). The Daily Beast is running an article entitled, “Dirty Secrets
January 9, 2009
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Harvey Mudd: Math & Science Focus in Claremont
Not so long ago I paid a visit to Harvey Mudd College, one of the five Claremont Colleges in the Los Angeles area. Harvey Mudd
January 5, 2009
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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 AP courses for college admissions? As with most things, the answer depends on a number of factors. This article helps you to evaluate the value of AP courses at your school.
November 22, 2008
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Advanced Placement 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
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In Defense of Large University Endowments
The Los Angeles Times ran an opinion piece today written by Anthony W. Marx, the president of Amherst College, in which he eloquently defended independent
October 12, 2008
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Artist Portfolio Review at National Portfolio Day
My clients who aspire toward a career in fine art know that they need to prepare a portfolio of their work to present to admissions
October 8, 2008
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A Chinese Student’s Story: Accounting at Wyoming
During my recent visit to the University of Wyoming, I met a woman from Suzhou, China, chattering away in Mandarin with a friend. I had
October 6, 2008
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Kaplan Test Prep: An Evaluation
I just finished reading Jeremy Miller’s article in the September issue of Harper’s. It’s entitled, “Tyranny of the Test: One Year as a Kaplan coach
October 5, 2008
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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