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College Application
Jared Hobson

Understanding the Pricing Model of Universities

Some universities are willing to discount tuition rates heavily in order to attract quality students. Other universities are not. Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of those that generally does not discount for much of anything. They recruit students who generally will pay the full price of tuition. Scholarships do exist, and a small percentage of students may get them for one reason or another. But the fact is that different universities have different business models. And Samford is unabashedly a school that wants students who can pay the full cost.

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what can you do with a major in philosophy
College Application
Jared Hobson

The Value of a Philosophy Major

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 you the skills and habits of mind to be successful in just about any profession.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

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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best college essay
College Application
Jared Hobson

Perfect College Essay: Consider Audience

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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College Application
Jared Hobson

How to Choose a College Essay Topic

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 here.

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You're college application is deferred. Now what?
College Application
Jared Hobson

What to Do If You Are Deferred

You are not admitted or denied admission to your favorite college. You were deferred. What now? Read this post by an expert college admissions consultant on what to do if your application is deferred.

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