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Changes To the ACT Writing Section

Mark takes a quick look at the changes to the ACT writing prompts with help from his friends at ArborBridge.
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College Admission and Foreign Policy: Chinese Students in America

Mark points to a story from Foreign Policy magazine, in which he was quoted about the new wave of Chinese students studying on American campuses.
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College Admissions Counseling to Map Your College Journey

Educational Consultant on Study Abroad: Get Your Money’s Worth

Mark gives his expert advice on study abroad programs.
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College Athletic Recruiting Trenches: D3 Women’s Soccer Goalie

NJ college counselor's stories of athletic recruiting continue with the tale of a women's soccer goalie who put academic fit before athletic fit.
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Standardized Testing, Public Education, and Profits

Mark shares John Oliver's video that takes down the system of standardized testing in the US.
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Educational Consultant on Medical Schools: Even They Can’t Resist the Liberal Arts

Mark discusses the newer requirements of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT): be prepared to understand not just how to cure your patients, but the socioeconomic context of their ailments
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