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New BU Residence Hall Promises Big Views and a Big Price Tag
In my post yesterday I advised students and parents not to stress out too much if you don’t get the bed by the window when
September 4, 2009
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More Advice on Sending A Kid to College
Good Morning America’s Family and Life Contributor Lee Woodruff offered some advice on how to handle sending your kid off to college last week. Since I
September 3, 2009
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Choosing a College Major in the 21st Century–A Recent Grad Tells His Story
What is the importance of choosing a college major? A conversation on Twitter led a young man to share his views on the relative importance of choosing a college major.
September 2, 2009
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The Advantages of Attending a Small Liberal Arts College: Sewanee
Hear about Sewanee – a small liberal arts college in the south
August 31, 2009
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The Stress of College Admissions Means We Spend More Time With Our Kids. Good?
The Economix blog at the New York Times reports on a report (can you do that?) that concludes that the reason more and more college
August 28, 2009
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Average SAT Goes Up! and Down!
It’s always fun when two different–and reputable–publications report the same story and lead them with different headlines. The facts: the College Board reported that the
August 26, 2009
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Brotherly Advice For High School and College Freshmen
Every week I read the column “Yoder & Son” published in the Denver Post. Stephen Kreider Yoder and his son, Issac S. Yoder write a
August 26, 2009
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Class of 2013 Mindset List
Every year Beloit College releases a “mindset” list of interesting cultural tidbits that have influenced the students entering college this fall. Not only does this
August 24, 2009
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How to Visit a College Campus From Home
So summer is over and you did not have a chance to visit all of the colleges on your list. Don’t worry, now you can
August 21, 2009