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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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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

Choose The Right College – A Student’s Story

How do you choose the right college? It can be tough. However, if you are true to yourself and careful about the criteria you use to select the best colleges and universities for yourself, you’ll find it a whole lot easier.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

Should you disclose learning differences?

Every student diagnosed with a learning difference asks the same question. Should I or should I not disclose my learning disability on my college applications? The decision in definitely personal, so today we evaluate the pros and the cons.

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