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Bucknell Admits to Inflating Test Scores

Bucknell University recently admitted it inflated the test scores it reported for U.S. News and World Report’s college rankings, becoming the latest in a handful of colleges that have admitted to falsifying data.

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Most Demanding Majors

Which majors are considered the most demanding? A new survey provides some interesting insights into the demands of seven popular college majors.

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Best Value in Public Colleges

What do college ranking mean? Katherine Price provides insights into Kiplinger’s recent publication of Best Values in Public Education. What will be valuable to you in your college experience?

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Get Accepted–with Scholarships

Mark Montgomery, expert educational consultant, uses his insider knowledge of the college admissions process to help you navigate the world of scholarships and save money on tuition.
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Is Early Decision Binding or Not?

Applying early decision is not a good idea for every college applicant. For some, sending out a single application could be financially foolish because it carries a binding agreement to
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How to Choose a Major or Career–Taking the Stress Out

How to Choose a Major Today a client and I had a long conversation about how to report her intended college major on her applications. How was she going to
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College of Wooster – Changing Lives

The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It's a place that trains scholars--even students who are not scholars in high school.
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Summertime Activity in High School: Career Exploration

Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential
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Expert Educational Consultant on College Social Life

An expert college admissions counselor talks about the importance of considering college social life when searching for the school that fits you best.
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