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Legacy Admission: The Advantage of Being a Child of an Alumnus
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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Need-Blind Admissions and Financial Aid "Gapping"
Colleges may claim that their admissions process is “need blind.” But their process for awarding financial aid may not meet your need. Confused? That’s how colleges want it.
November 2, 2010
College Application
University of Delaware’s Musical Admissions Extravaganza
Having trouble finding the right school? Love music and dancing? Maybe this video from the University of Delaware will seal the deal for you.
September 30, 2010
College Application
Time for "Family Guidance Office"
“Smitty,” a legendary school counselor, passes on wisdom from years of guiding students through the college admission process.
September 29, 2010
College Application
Educational Consultants Can Add Value to College Admissions Process, says Newsweek
Newsweek offers 6 new realities in college admission. #6? Consider hiring an educational consultant: 25% of top students already do.
September 28, 2010
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How To Choose A Major? Listen to Your Heart and Forget What Everyone Else Says
A student Mark advised shares his story about making his college plan and choosing his major. Moral of the story? Do what you love.
September 27, 2010
College Application
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….
September 23, 2010
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Is It Easier to Get Into the Top 20 Colleges as a Legacy Student?
News flash: Children of alumni have a higher acceptance rate than those without alumni connections. Result: Less qualified kids are sometimes accepted over more qualified candidates. Is this bad or…
September 22, 2010
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Best College Admission Video Essays–A Positive Trend?
More and more colleges allow students to submit YouTube videos as a part of the admissions process. While some are pretty creative, is this move to video a positive trend?…
September 16, 2010