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Choose College Before Financial Aid Forms
An article the other day in the New York Times highlights the pain of applying for financial aid. Entitled “The Big Test Before College,” the
February 28, 2009
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Liberal Arts Colleges and Teacher-Student Interaction
I love visiting colleges. I learn stuff on campuses. Every once in a while I’m surprised by a conversation I have with folks. I was
February 27, 2009
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Millsaps College: Features & Admissions Priorities
I recently visited Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, to find out for myself why this small, liberal arts college is included in Loren Pope’s book,
February 27, 2009
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Private School Admissions–A Fierce Competition
Kathleen Kingsbury of the Daily Beast recently posted another article highlighting the craziness of the world of school admission. This time she takes aim at
February 18, 2009
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US University Admissions Advice – Chinese Press
Greetings from Hong Kong, where I’m happy to say that the Chinese language media reported on my presentation today a the American Chamber of Commerce
February 18, 2009
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The New College Rankings–An Alternative
I’ve been enjoying getting to know the Daily Beast. Kathleen Kingsbury writes quite a bit about college admissions. A recent article highlighted some colleges and
February 5, 2009
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Families Appeal to Colleges for Extra Aid – WSJ.com
I received a call from a client this morning who gave me the good news that her son was accepted to his top choice university
February 5, 2009
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High GPA or Rigorous Courses?
As a college consultant, I continue to receive many questions about which is better: taking easier classes and getting a high GPA, or risk losing
February 4, 2009
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Large State University vs. Small Private College
As I traveled around the Deep South last week visiting colleges, I was happy to feel some of my old stereotypes melt away. To be
February 2, 2009