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Cutting Down On College Application Stress
Read about another interesting news story regarding college applications and intense press students are under.
January 7, 2011
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College Application
College Essay Tips for Non-Writers
Consider these strategies for completing a fantastic application even if writing is not your forte.
December 29, 2010
College Application
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
College Application
Thank Teachers for Recommendation Letters
If you’re wondering how to thank your teachers for their letter of recommendation, here’s a tasty idea.
December 17, 2010
College Application
Freshman Orientation Comes Eight Months Early
Facebook groups allow students to meet their future classmates eight months early.
December 16, 2010
College Application
Graduation Rates Fall at One-Third of 4-Year Colleges
Warning! Nearly half of all students who start college next fall will not graduate. Don’t let yourself become a statistic.
December 7, 2010
College Profile
Holiday Music Concerts on Campus
I received a message from Lawrence University today with a musical holiday greeting. It’s the Lawrence University Orchestra playing a very un-Christmas-like tune (Hoedown, by
December 6, 2010
College Admissions
Creating a Major
We often work with students who really have no idea what they want to major in when they enter college. We will do career assessments,
December 1, 2010
College Application
Additional Information Essays
What should you write in the additional information section of an application? Why is it important for colleges to know personal information about an applicant?
November 26, 2010