No more free hot breakfast? The dance team sharing space with Harvard Taekwondo? Recently, the NY Times reported on the budget adjustments being made at Harvard. Administrators made some difficult
Surprise! An article published on Inside Higher Ed discusses data released by the National Association for College and Admission Counseling that shows that the acceptance rate at four-year colleges has
Going through the college application process can be extremely stressful. You may feel like it as taken over your life. As with any stressful life situation, it is important to
Thousands of college seniors are struggling with the elusive college essay. For a lucky few it is easy to come by. Words just begin flowing and before you know it,
One of the distinctive features of the American higher educational system is its infinite variety. There is a college for everyone. One group of universities stands out in its dedication
A new book written by three Chinese undergraduates now attending liberal arts degrees at American colleges highlights the many advantages of smaller colleges for Chinese students and their families who
Today’s issue of Inside Higher Ed has an article about public universities eager to boost revenues–and head count–by recruiting out-of-state students. Many public universities are facing deep budget cuts, and
In yesterday’s Chronicle of Higher Education, a short article commented on a new survey that examined the relationship between colleges and universities and their surrounding towns. The results were presented
[ad id=12335] It’s time to declare a moratorium on class ranking. One of my most popular post is on the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA, and the phenomenon of
