Good students whose families possess modest financial means may receive surprisingly good scholarship awards at top-flight colleges. And the better the student, the better the awards.
This is a compelling analysis of the fact that today’s world is very different than it was when the university was first conceived. Why do we try to adhere to
What is the difference between an admissions interview with an admissions officer and an admissions interview with an alumni volunteer? How should you prepare for an interview with an alumnus?
Stanford University announced last week that it will now be offering optional alumni interviews to all of its applicants. Stanford has long been one of the few elite colleges that
Need-based financial aid is an important tool for colleges to attract excellent students of diverse backgrounds to their campuses. This video explains how need-based aid works.
Campus tours and information sessions are a critical part of the decision-making process. Except that they sometimes aren’t. Learn why visiting campuses early and and close to home can help…
What is a liberal arts college? Mark describes the differences–and advantages–of a liberal arts college.
Mark wrote a commentary published in the Chronicle of Higher Education today.
What are the requirements for a Bachelor’s degree? How are these requirements different from one college to another? What is a major? What will I actually be studying? Will I
