College Fees
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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College Application
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
College Application
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
College Application
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
College Application
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
College Application
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
College Application
‘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
College Application
Peter Schwartz: College Application Parental Blues
Peter Schwartz from the Huffington Post has writen a funny, yet sorta sad piece about how he has been fretting about his son’s college applications.
January 18, 2009
College Fees
ABC: Debt-Laden Grads Wonder Why They Bothered
An interesting piece on 20/20 this evening about college graduates with buyer’s remorse. You can have a look at the segment here: ABC News:
January 17, 2009