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Comparing Salaries for Graduates from Different Colleges

March 27, 2013

If you’re thinking about attending college in Colorado, you may be curious about which colleges produced graduates with the highest starting salaries. A recent report by the Colorado Department of Higher Education collected this type of data.

MOOCs Bring College Classes to the Masses

March 26, 2013

You may have heard the term MOOC — massive open online course — and wondered what it was all about. Read this blog post for an explanation.

Three Things To Do After You Visit A College

March 25, 2013

Coming back from a college visit? Don’t forget these three important “to-do” items once you get home.

Check Out A Virtual College Tour

March 21, 2013

Starting to conduct college research? Make sure to try a virtual tour.

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The College Decision Bracket- Let’s Get Into March Madness

March 20, 2013

Seniors, have you decided where you are attending next year? Consider creating your own “March Madness” style bracket with your college choices.

Admission Decisions: The Rejection Letter

March 19, 2013

So you were not admitted to your first choice college. What do you do now?

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Admission Decision: The Waiting List

March 18, 2013

You have received your college application decision and you have been placed on the wait list. What does this mean and what should you do to follow up with the college?

Admission Decisions: The Acceptance Letter

March 15, 2013

So you have received decisions on your college applications. What’s next? Read this post regarding next steps for college acceptance letters.

Which Degrees Have the Best Starting Salaries?

March 14, 2013

Wondering how much you’ll make if you attend one college versus another? How do you get that information? Read this blog post to find out.

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College Graduation Rates, Should You Pay Attention?

March 13, 2013

College graduation rates are important to consider but make sure you understand what they really mean.

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What Is Value of a Major in Philosophy (or the Liberal Arts in General)?

March 10, 2023 / Jared Hobson

What can you do with a major in philosophy? Many question the value of studying philosophy or the liberal arts in general. The reality is that a philosophy major gives

Why Major in Music in College?

February 26, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence

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Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

February 14, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage

The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

February 9, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application?

February 6, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students

Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

February 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything--as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark's tips

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