Jared Hobson - Great College Advice

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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

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The Real Secret of College Admission

David L. Marcus volunteers to interview applicants for his alma mater, Brown University. Last month, he wrote an article for U.S. News and World Report titled, “The

September 25, 2009

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Gap Year Advice–A Presentation

Last week I was invited by Denver Academy to give a presentation on GAP year programs. Denver Academy serves students who have a variety of

September 24, 2009

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College Interview Tips

Fall is when most high school seniors have college interviews. The interview is an important opportunity for you to show the college certain things about

September 24, 2009

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Concurrent Enrollment: College Credit in High School

Concurrent enrollment is a growing phenomenon in our public schools. Through arrangements between colleges and school districts, high school students can take college courses and

September 23, 2009

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Ivy League Education Leaves Man Homeless

Sometimes people think that an Ivy League education will guarantee success in life. Well, it all depends on your vision of success. Ted Pascoe and

September 21, 2009

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Meeting with Admission Counselors in Your Hometown

The travel season for admission counselors is well underway. These brave admission professionals travel for weeks on end in the fall, all to visit prospective

September 18, 2009

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More Advice to Entering Freshmen

Earlier this month the NY Times published short articles of advice to college freshmen written by professors. I was not surprised how many of them

September 16, 2009

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Ode to My Captain and The New GI Bill

I’m glad we have a new GI Bill, one that pledges to pay educational expenses for military personnel. While I dread April 15th and my

September 10, 2009