College Admissions
Majors and the Jobs of the Future
We have written several posts on choosing a major in college. While there is much debate about the relevance of a student’s major and their professional future, the downturn in
January 29, 2010
We have written several posts on choosing a major in college. While there is much debate about the relevance of a student’s major and their professional future, the downturn in
One of our most commented on posts is “Which is Better: AP or IB?” In the post, Mark Montgomery highlights the differences between the two academic programs. Recently, the NY
You have hit send and submitted all of the necessary documents for your regular decision applications. You decide to read your essay one more time (just to torture yourself) and
While most students bring their own computer to college, for others it is an extreme financial hardship. InsideHigherEd.com published an article on “Serving the Laptopless Student.” The article comments on
Who doesn’t love a compliment? Yesterday afternoon I received a nice note from the mother of one of my clients who was accepted early to Dartmouth. He’s smart, talented, and
Now that most students have turned in their college applications, attention is now focused on financial aid and the dreaded Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA application! For
This morning, The Today Show reported on the Princeton Review’s list of 100 Best Value Colleges for 2010. You can see the video of the report as well as read
Perhaps the most vexing aspect of college admissions in the United States today is the use and abuse of standardized tests. While there is no solid research to support their
One of the best parts of my job as an educational planner or educational consultant is that I have the opportunity to meet with representatives of colleges from all over