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Stressed About College Applications?
Going through the college application process can be extremely stressful. You may feel like it as taken over your life. As with any stressful life
October 21, 2009
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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? Why Attend A Jesuit University?
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 Pursue A True Liberal Arts Education in the USA
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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Out-of-State Public Universities–A Good Idea?
Today’s issue of Inside Higher Ed has an article about public universities eager to boost revenues–and head count–by recruiting out-of-state students. Many public universities are
October 16, 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, Weighted and Unweighted GPA, and 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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How to Get the Most Out of a College Open House
October tends to be the month for Open Houses on college campuses. What makes an Open House different from a typical college visit? Well, colleges
October 7, 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