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Strategy – Transferring – College Transfers
The New York Times has had a slew of interesting articles about college admissions lately. This one, about the odds of being accepted as a
April 20, 2009
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College Visit to Millsaps in Mississippi
I spend about 20% of my time touring around the country getting acquainted with colleges. Millsaps College had been on my list for quite some
April 10, 2009
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Choosing the Right College Curriculum
I recently toured several colleges in New England, including Amherst and Hampshire Colleges in Massachusetts, and Bennington and Marlboro Colleges in Vermont. These visits brought
April 7, 2009
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Bennington: Creative, Self-Directed Alternative
I recently spent a gorgeous spring afternoon on the campus of Bennington College in southern Vermont. The campus is a lovely mixture of colonial architecture
April 4, 2009
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Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut
I had the good fortune to visit Sacred Heart University, a Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut. I gleaned some “crunchy nuggets” of information to share
April 2, 2009
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Colleges Accept More Students Who Pay Full Fare
As students wait to hear from college admission offices in the next couple of days, this story from the New York Times highlights the cold,
March 30, 2009
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Wanna Get Into College? Show the Love!
Even in the economic downturn, many of the top colleges are still inundated with applications. Some colleges, like Williams, have experienced a decline in applications.
March 25, 2009
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Keeping Perspective on Selective College Admissions
Theresa, a dear friend whom I haven’t seen in ages, called me the other day. We talked for a long time. Her son is a
March 24, 2009
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New Student Loans Require Payments While in School
Sallie Mae, the largest private lender in the student loan market, will no longer defer interest until graduation. Starting today, all new student loans require
March 23, 2009