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Swarthmore College – Take A Seat!

As you visit colleges take the time to observe where students gather together, where they are studying, hanging out, or meeting professors. It can give you a great sense of how students interact with one another on campus. The Adirondack style chairs on the Swarthmore campus are a perfect place to do just that.

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Is Majoring in Business a Good Idea?

Is business the best major? It's certainly the most popular--but not necessarily the best.
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The Common Application Essays for 2017-2018 Have Been Released!

The college essay prompts for 2017-2018 have been announced by the Common Application. Have a look at them now!
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Who Owns A Teacher Recommendation? Or, What Happens If A Teacher Changes Her Mind About You?

If a student misbehaves or otherwise angers a teacher, does that teacher have the right to revoke a previously written letter of recommendation? Mark Montgomery weighs in.
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Ivy League Early Admissions Statistics for Class of 2021

Check out the early decision acceptance rates of some of the United States' top universities, including all eight Ivy Leagues.
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Stanford University Won't Release Early Admissions Data

Stanford University has decided it will not release early admissions data this December.
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Yale University Offers Early Admission to 871 Students

Yale University, an Ivy League school, just released its early admission data for the Class of 2021.
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