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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
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New Orleans Colleges in High Demand; Tulane Record Apps
Today I’m on the campus of Tulane University, and I visited Loyola University New Orleans yesterday. Both these universities were in the local news because
January 31, 2009
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Early Decision Acceptances Rise at Tufts: A Harbinger?
An article in the Tufts Daily indicates that the university has accepted quite a few more students from its Early Decision pool than last year:
January 24, 2009
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As Talk About Retention Rises, Rates Drop
Get it right the first time, I say. When asked why someone ought to hire an educational consultant, one of my top five reasons is
January 23, 2009
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‘Score Choice’: a Tempest in a Teapot? – Chronicle.com
The Chronicle of Higher Education has joined in the reporting on “Score Choice,” the new policy by the College Board to allow students the ability
January 21, 2009