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Pomona: A New England College in California
Pomona College was the first of the Claremont College. It was established as a college of the New England type and both physically and philosophically,
November 19, 2007
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Marymount: Transfer Experience College
I spent a few hours on the campus of Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This two-year, private college is located on the heights
November 14, 2007
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Claremont Consortium: Unique Educational Concept
Earlier this week I spent a day at the five Claremont Colleges: Pomona, Pitzer, Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps. I enjoyed the red carpet
November 13, 2007
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California Institute of Technology: Serious Science
I spent a few hours last week on the campus of the California Institute of Technology (a.k.a. Caltech), and was pleasantly surprised by the attractive
November 12, 2007
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Yale or Podunk–Who Cares?
A recent article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer asks this question. The answer is, it depends on who’s asking the question. But more important, what really
November 11, 2007
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Chapman University: LA Liberal Arts
Today I spent a few hours on the campus of Chapman University in Orange, California. The first pleasant surprise was the drive into town. The
November 9, 2007
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Sports Recruiting Visits: Questions That Need Answers
A couple of my current clients are in the midst of athletic recruiting, and are visiting colleges. I always recommend that they be prepared to
October 19, 2007
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The Real Lives of College Students
This was recommended to by a member of the IECA (Independent Educational Consultant Association) talk list. Every parent should see it. Every professor. Every college
October 19, 2007
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Universal College Application Gains Steam
I wrote a post a couple of days ago about reversals of policy at the Common Application, and I mentioned that the Common App now
October 18, 2007