College Application
Average SAT Goes Up! and Down!
It’s always fun when two different–and reputable–publications report the same story and lead them with different headlines. The facts: the College Board reported that the
August 26, 2009
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Brotherly Advice For High School and College Freshmen
Every week I read the column “Yoder & Son” published in the Denver Post. Stephen Kreider Yoder and his son, Issac S. Yoder write a
August 26, 2009
College Application
Class of 2013 Mindset List
Every year Beloit College releases a “mindset” list of interesting cultural tidbits that have influenced the students entering college this fall. Not only does this
August 24, 2009
College Application
Average ACT Score Unchanged Despite More Takers
A report released yesterday by ACT, Inc, indicates that the average national score on the college entrance test has held steady, even though the number
August 19, 2009
College Application
Buy, Steal, or Cheat Into the Ivy League?
Some folks are desperate. And desperation is the mother of capitalistic invention. A new online company peddles “verified” student applications to Ivy League institutions. IvyAnalytics.com
August 17, 2009
College Fees
Value of Public Ed Amid Service Cutbacks
Students and parents are looking for value in higher education, and generally most families see their state colleges and universities as providing the greatest value
August 13, 2009
College Profile
Chapman University is Creating Global Citizens
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit Chapman University in Orange, CA. Not only was I impressed by the beautiful campus and updated
August 7, 2009
College Application
Five Essential Tips for a Perfect College Essay
Writing about ourselves is one of the most difficult tasks we are called upon to do. Ask any adult who has written their own résumé.
August 5, 2009
College Application
Getting Started on Your College Admissions Essay
Writing about oneself is difficult. Really difficult. But write about yourself you must. So you may as well get started. But how? Most students start
August 4, 2009