Marks goes to the campus of Bates College to talk about its long-standing ethos of diversity and tolerance.
Continue readingWhen Is Best Time to Visit a College Campus?
Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!
Continue readingLoyola Marymount Offers Opportunities to Explore
Sure academics are important when considering a college, but what is there to do outside of the classroom? Loyola Marymount University offers a copious amount of things to do off-campus.
Continue readingClass Sizes and Teaching Assistants at Northwestern University
When choosing a college, it’s important to think about the impact that class size will have on how an individual class is taught. Mark took time out during a visit to Northwestern to explain.
Continue readingAugustana College in Rock Island, Illinois – A Pleasant Surprise
Visiting college campuses can surprise you. Augustana College in Illinois surprised Mark…in a good way!
Continue readingCampus Safety and The Blue Light Special
Concerned about campus safety? You should be. But don’t think the “blue lights” are so special. They’re not.
Continue readingCollege Family Weekend
Family Weekend provides parents an opportunity to see how their child is faring at college.
Continue readingChoosing the Best College For You–Considering Greek Life
Why is it important to think about the prevalence of fraternities and sororities on campus? An elite wrestler explains his perspective in this short video.
Continue readingCollege Interviews-Start practicing early!
Will you be interviewing at any colleges this fall? Here a few tips to help you prepare.
Continue readingCan We Guarantee Our Students’ Safety At College?
How safe are college campuses? How safe should they be? To what lengths–and expense–should colleges go to “guarantee” safety? Mark ruminates on these questions.
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