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GPA Explained–With Some Simple Advice
One of my most popular posts is dedicated to explaining the difference between an unweighted and weighted GPA. It generated a lot of discussion (and
January 13, 2009
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Value Universities for the “Rest of Us”
Today a reader called me out on my decision to focus in a recent post on the Top 10 Value Colleges as identified by the
January 10, 2009
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More Best Value Rankings..With No More Insight
When is the best time to hire an online college admissions consultant for maximum ROI? The consensus among experienced counselors is clear: sophomore year or
January 9, 2009
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Dirty Secrets of College Admissions: Art vs. Science
Thanks to a reader, I stumbled upon a new publication today (new to me, anyway). The Daily Beast is running an article entitled, “Dirty Secrets
January 9, 2009
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SAT Score Choice & Testing Business
Today’s edition of Inside Higher Ed presents an excellent analysis of the College Board’s new policy allowing students to select which of their SAT scores
January 8, 2009
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Harvey Mudd: Math & Science Focus in Claremont
Not so long ago I paid a visit to Harvey Mudd College, one of the five Claremont Colleges in the Los Angeles area. Harvey Mudd
January 5, 2009
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Declining Enrollments: Your Opportunity
Today’s New York Times includes an article about worried admissions officers across the land, especially at private colleges, who are noticing steep declines in the
December 23, 2008
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Selective Admissions: Inside Scoop
The New York Times is running a Q&A with the admissions directors of Pomona, Yale, University of Texas, and Lawrence University. If you want to
December 19, 2008
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Wacky Application Questions for Oxford, Cambridge
About this time of year, some of my clients are pulling their hair out because they have to answer crazy questions on their college applications.
December 9, 2008