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Jared Hobson

College of Wooster – Changing Lives

The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It’s a place that trains scholars–even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned.
Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived–even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August.
If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.

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Jared Hobson

Summertime Activity: Career Exploration

Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential college majors. Looking into different career options is a great way to help narrow down your interests.

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

Study Abroad in College

Study Abroad in college has become, for many, an essential part of the university experience. Study abroad programs can be a great way to immerse yourself in a different culture,

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Community college vs university
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Jared Hobson

Community College vs University

Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County Community College. It’s a very interesting and personal story you’ll want to read.

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A pair of legs in black-and-white striped stockings and red sequined shoes, like a scene after SAT2 subject tests, stick out from under a light blue wooden structure on green grass.
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Jared Hobson

The End of SAT Subject Tests: Good or Bad?

Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the colleges, for high schools, and for the College Board? A top college admission advisor prognosticates.

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