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
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
