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
October tends to be the month for Open Houses on college campuses. What makes an Open House different from a typical college visit? Well, colleges tend to pull out all
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, however it has recently gained
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 Real Secret of College Admissions.”
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 learning differences. My aim with
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 yourself that may not come
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 receive both high school and
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 I attended Dartmouth around the
