
Class Rank, GPA, & the “Education Race”
[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

[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

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

Hear about Sewanee – a small liberal arts college in the south

Students and parents are looking for value in higher education, and generally most families see their state colleges and universities as providing the greatest value for the price. But with

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit Chapman University in Orange, CA. Not only was I impressed by the beautiful campus and updated facilities, but the discussion of

Writing about oneself is difficult. Really difficult. But write about yourself you must. So you may as well get started. But how? Most students start with the five prompts offered

Inside Higher Ed carried a very thoughtful piece about party school rankings, including those published by the Princeton Review. The fact is that these rankings are sometimes manipulated by students

How do you compare GPA from one school to another? What does the GPA really measure? How do colleges calculate the GPA between high schools?

One of the most important stops on a campus visit is the dining hall. While I try to remind my clients that education the primary “service” they are purchasing when