Harvard Student Thankful For Gap Year Experience
July 12, 2017
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In this guest post, Colin Smith, a Harvard College junior, shares his experiences in taking a gap year between high school and college.
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Are Ivy League Admissions a Sham?
March 20, 2015
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Mark comments on a recent anonymously-written exposé of the Harvard alumni interview process.
The Dark Underside of Community Service in the Quest for College Admission
April 22, 2014
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Is community service in a developing country a good idea for improving your college application? Is it a good idea for the poor people the teens may serve? The answer may be “No” to both questions.
The Ups and Downs of Ivy League Admissions
April 14, 2014
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A recent post in the New York Times illustrated which Ivy League universities had more applications this past year, and which ones had fewer. Which college came out on top?
Class of 2017 Early Application Results from Highly Selective Colleges: What Do They Indicate?
December 28, 2012
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Early application acceptance numbers are in for Ivy League and other highly selective schools. Read on to check out what percent got admitted and about early trends in applications for the Class of 2017.
Legacy Admissions
November 14, 2011
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When applying to college, how much does it really help to be a legacy?
The College Library–Think About It: What’s It Really For?
August 24, 2011
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Libraries aren’t just for studying any more. And they may not be for storing books and magazines much longer, either.
Skip The Expensive College
August 15, 2011
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What should you consider before attending an expensive college? A recent article provides some helpful insights.
Updated Research on Elite Colleges and Earnings
March 8, 2011
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Are elite colleges going to help you get a job after graduation? An updated study says “no”.
Harvard and Princeton Reinstate Their Early Action Decision Plans
February 24, 2011
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Harvard and Princeton decide they need to reinstate their Early Action decision plans.
