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Why College-Bound Students Choose Not to Disclose Learning Disabilities

May 1, 2010

Yesterday, I provided some information that can help you sort out if self-disclosure is necessary. Today, I’ll review some reasons why some students opt not to disclose

Should Students With Learning Differences Disclose Information on Their Applications?

April 30, 2010

Should students disclose a learning difference on their applications?

New Study on Transfer Admission

April 28, 2010

Inside Higher Ed published an article yesterday about a new study, being release by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, on transfer admission. The study

Lowering the Cost of Out-Of-State Tuition

April 27, 2010

Currently, juniors everywhere are trying to decide where they will send in those college applications. On top of considering size, location, and selectivity; cost is

Finding the Right Fit – Levels of Support for LD Students at the Post-Graduate Level

April 26, 2010

Students with learning disabilities and ADHD are applying to colleges and universities at increased rates. And while colleges and universities are making progress in leveling

Students Are Applying To More Schools

April 24, 2010

Earlier this week, the Washington Post published an interesting article on how high school students are sending out more college applications then ever before. Part

Beware of Senioritis (And Junioritis Too)

April 23, 2010

Senioritis…. Symptoms include laziness, lack of motivation, procrastination, skipping class and a general lack of caring. Outcomes may be a drop in academic performance, a

Still Haven't Sent In Your Deposit? Read This…

April 21, 2010

So you still have not made your final decision? If our previous post on making the final decision did not help, here are some more

Accepted, Wait Listed, Denied- Helpful Articles

April 17, 2010

High school seniors have finally received the answers they have been waiting for. Were you accepted, wait listed or denied from the college of your

Why career goals play a part in the college selection process for students with learning challenges

April 12, 2010

Last week, this series provided a general introduction to how students with learning differences can begin their search for the right college and the importance of selecting

The Cardinal Rule for Writing a Perfect College Essay

August 9, 2013 / Jared Hobson

What's the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark's "cardinal rule". And find out what a "cardinal rule" is, too boot!

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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood

July 12, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Mark's final post in a series on essays explore the prompt in which students are asked to recount an incident that marks their transition from childhood to adulthood.

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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–A Place or Environment

July 11, 2013 / Jared Hobson

The new perfect college essay prompts for the Common Application are much more narrow than they have been in the past. However, some of the questions are new takes on

How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Beliefs and Ideas

July 10, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Mark continues his examination of the Common Application college essay prompts. This one focuses on the "belief or idea" prompt.

How To Write A Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Your Background Story

July 8, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Essay Writing! This first in a series of posts on the Common Application essay prompts focuses on how to answer the prompt about how your background or story has shaped your identity.

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Guest Post: Westmont College Dean of Admission Silvio Vazquez

June 13, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Guest Post: Mr. Silvio E. Vazquez, Dean of Admission at Westmont College responds to a recent post on the questions a student might ask in choosing whether or not to attend a Christian institution of higher education.

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