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Educational Consultant Explains Importance of College Study Spaces

August 13, 2014 / Jared Hobson
When touring a college, don't forget what you're going there to do: study! Mark shows some different types of study spaces in the library of Seattle University.
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Educational Consultant on the Philosophy Behind Jesuit Schools

August 6, 2014 / Jared Hobson
You don't need to be Christian -- or religious at all -- to attend a Jesuit school. Mark explains the expectations and requirements of these great colleges.
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Educational Consultant on Choosing a Major in the United States

July 30, 2014 / Jared Hobson
Must you choose a college major before applying for university admission? Not at the University of Washington. Mark explains in this video.
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The Dark Underside of Community Service in the Quest for College Admission

April 22, 2014 / Jared Hobson
Is community service in a developing country a good idea for improving your college application? Is it a good idea for the poor people the teens may serve? The answer
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Bad Grades Can Still Get You Into College–At a Price

April 21, 2014 / Jared Hobson
Students with bad grades, low GPA, and low SAT and ACT test scores can still get into college. But can they graduate? Can they get financial aid? Mark responds to
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The Ups and Downs of Ivy League Admissions

April 14, 2014 / Jared Hobson
A recent post in the New York Times illustrated which Ivy League universities had more applications this past year, and which ones had fewer. Which college came out on top?
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