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The Elusive First Line of the College Essay
Thousands of college seniors are struggling with the elusive college essay. For a lucky few it is easy to come by. Words just begin flowing
October 20, 2009
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What is a Jesuit Education?
One of the distinctive features of the American higher educational system is its infinite variety. There is a college for everyone. One group of universities
October 19, 2009
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Chinese Students & US Liberal Arts Education
A new book written by three Chinese undergraduates now attending liberal arts degrees at American colleges highlights the many advantages of smaller colleges for Chinese
October 18, 2009
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Like a Good Neighbor…
In yesterday’s Chronicle of Higher Education, a short article commented on a new survey that examined the relationship between colleges and universities and their surrounding
October 14, 2009
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Class Rank, GPA, & the “Education Race”
[ad id=12335] It’s time to declare a moratorium on class ranking. One of my most popular post is on the difference between weighted and unweighted
October 13, 2009
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Campus Safety
Did you know that September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month? Campus safety has always been a hot topic for prospective students and their parents,
September 28, 2009
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The Real Secret of College Admission
David L. Marcus volunteers to interview applicants for his alma mater, Brown University. Last month, he wrote an article for U.S. News and World Report titled, “The
September 25, 2009
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Gap Year Advice–A Presentation
Last week I was invited by Denver Academy to give a presentation on GAP year programs. Denver Academy serves students who have a variety of
September 24, 2009
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College Interview Tips
Fall is when most high school seniors have college interviews. The interview is an important opportunity for you to show the college certain things about
September 24, 2009