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The Virtual College Admission Interview

June 21, 2010

Did you know that you may be able to interview with a college admission officer without ever leaving home? More and more schools are now offering virtual interviews. This post provides tips to make sure your virtual interview is a successful one!

Deciding to Disclose AFTER Acceptance

June 3, 2010

Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you’ve been accepted.

The Secret To Disclosing Your "Secret Identity"

June 2, 2010

So, you’ve decided to disclose your learning difference. Here’s how to do it.

How Not To Write A College Essay

June 1, 2010

Well, here’s more from the humor department. With all of my students making the jarring transition from finishing up final exams to writing their college

Want To Be Admitted? Show the Love!

May 27, 2010

Today’s Chronicle of Higher Education offers yet more confirmation that it’s important to demonstrate interest in the college of your dreams. A well-research article by

Stephen Colbert, Educational Consultant: How to Ace the SATs

May 26, 2010

From our humor files, we bring you expert Educational Consultant, Mr. Stephen Colbert, who has advice for acing the SAT tests–and other aspects of college admission.

Princeton Review Curbs Boasts About Test Prep

May 13, 2010

An article in today’s Inside Higher Ed reports that Princeton Review has pulled back from its claims that its test prep courses improve scores on SAT and ACT tests.

Don't Quit Your Day Job, Hire An Educational Consultant!

May 11, 2010

CNN ran a story that talked about moms putting their professional careers on-hold to help their children with the college application process. While these parents

Top 5 Reasons to get Great College Advice

May 6, 2010

Find the right fit. Spend education dollars wisely. Play the admission game like a pro. Get it right the first time. Maintain domestic tranquility.

Advantages to Disclosing a Learning Disability

May 2, 2010

Once a student is admitted to a college or university, there are definite advantages to disclosing a learning disability. Disclosure provides your student with legal protection under

A hundred dollar bill roll to indicate the cost of college

Forbes, Payscale, and Calculating the Value of a College Major

November 16, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Mark's looks at a recent article critiquing Payscale's data on "return on investment" for America's colleges and universities.

Roadmap to College Admission–Burlington High School

September 20, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Mark will present a talk on college admission, scholarships, financial aid, and college applications to students and families of Burlington High school in the Boston area.

Average Class Sizes at University of Rochester

September 8, 2013 / Jared Hobson

“Average Class Size” When colleges advertise their “average class size,” they are obscuring a fact. Many of the classes you will take as an undergraduate will be large lecture courses

Grades and GPA Don’t Necessarily Reflect Knowledge

September 4, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Does your GPA reflect the knowledge you gained in a class? The answer, according to an article recently published by the Association of Middle Level Education, is probably not. Teachers rely on grade point averages for the sake of simplicity, not because these averages reflect mastery of material.

How to Train for the SAT Writing Section

August 24, 2013 / Jared Hobson

The SAT includes a writing portion in which students are required to write a persuasive essay. Read these tips for preparing to write a perfect essay for the SAT.

How to Write the Perfect College Essay–Tell a Good Story

August 15, 2013 / Jared Hobson

At the heart of every college essay is a good story. Everyone loves a good story, but what are the elements that make it good. Reflecting on these elements can help you improve your essay and thus your chances of acceptance at your top choice university.

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