Knox College – A Hotbed of Progressive Thinking
October 21, 2011 No Comments
On a visit to Knox College, Mark took a moment to talk about how you might find plenty of unconventional and progressive thinking happening in places
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Ode to My Captain and The New GI Bill
September 10, 2009 No Comments
I’m glad we have a new GI Bill, one that pledges to pay educational expenses for military personnel. While I dread April 15th and my
Did You Know? Deciding on a College Major in 21st Century
September 9, 2009 No Comments
A recent guest post by Alex Berger got some people talking about the importance of choosing a college major. Alex argued that what matters is
Low College Graduation Rates? Blame Low Admissions Standards
June 4, 2009 No Comments
‘Tis the season. High school graduation. It’s a wonderful time of the year. But it’s also a time of year when high school seniors–and maybe
Grades, Your GPA, Education, and Learning: How Do We Compare Apples to Apples?
May 27, 2009 No Comments
Today a reader wrote in to ask a question about comparing grading system between two different geometry classes in California. Picture this. Two geometry teachers
GAP Year Abroad–A Great Way to Prepare for College and Learn About the World
April 8, 2009 No Comments
I recently attended a GAP year fair to learn more about the growing number of excellent programs for students who want to take a year
Study in the USA from Guangzhou, China
March 3, 2009 No Comments
During a recent trip to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China, I met with hundreds of students and their parents to explain the American higher education
Audition Tape for College Admissions
February 17, 2009 No Comments
As an amateur actor and singer myself, I enjoy working with students who seek a college where they can further their interests in the performing
Facebook and College Admissions–"FacebookGate" and Evolution of Social Media
December 23, 2008 No Comments
FacebookGate. That’s what blogger social media in education guru Brad J. Ward has called the College Prowler scandal, in which the purveyor of college guides
Carnival of Family Life Up and Running
May 5, 2008 No Comments
The newest edition of the Carnival of Family Life is up at All Rileyed Up. Check out all the really cool posts. My favorite post
