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Why major in music?

Why Major in Music in College?

February 26, 2023

Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University.

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Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

February 14, 2023

Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage of the information provided with your score.

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The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

February 9, 2023

Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.

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What Is Value of a Major in Philosophy (or the Liberal Arts in General)?

March 10, 2023 / Jared Hobson
What can you do with a major in philosophy? Many question the value of studying philosophy or the liberal arts in general. The reality is that a philosophy major gives
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Why major in music?

Why Major in Music in College?

February 26, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence
Read More
psat word written in blue and white font color

Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

February 14, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage
Read More
best college essay

The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

February 9, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the
Read More
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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application?

February 6, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students
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Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

February 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything--as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark's tips
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