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At Dean College, Late-Bloomers Get a 2nd Chance
This past summer I had the opportunity to visit Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew of its
December 9, 2008
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On the Road: Measuring Miles per Applicant
The Chronicle of Higher Education is carrying an interesting piece about admissions officers on the road, beating the bushes for applicants. Something tells me that
December 9, 2008
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Private Colleges May Cost Less Than You Think
A recent op-ed piece in the Providence Journal by Donald V. DeRosa, the president of the University of the Pacific, makes the case that even
December 4, 2008
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All Colleges Feel Financial Squeeze
According to an article in today’s New York Times, Harvard announced that its endowment has lost 22%, and may lose up to 30% by the
December 3, 2008
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Club Sports: New Participation Opportunities
The New York Times ran a piece today about the rise of club sports at colleges across the country. These are very professionally run organizations,
December 3, 2008
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College Planning & Financial Aid in Tough Times
The Denver NBC affiliate picked up my post offering Ten College Planning Tips for Tough Economic Times. A segment on college planning and financial aid
December 2, 2008
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Are AP Courses Good for Admission?
AP courses are among the most rigorous offered in American public high schools. But how good are they? Lots of kids take them–and fail the exams. So how good are AP courses for college admissions? As with most things, the answer depends on a number of factors. This article helps you to evaluate the value of AP courses at your school.
November 22, 2008
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Advanced Placement Courses Good for College Admission?
When it comes to the Advanced Placement or AP program offered by the College Board, parents and students have all sorts of questions. Are Advanced
November 22, 2008
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How to Calculate Your GPA–Letter Grades and Percentages
How do you calculate your real GPA and how will your GPA be used in the college admissions process? Great College Advice explains the ins and outs of the GPA.
November 21, 2008