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International Applicants: How Do Your Grades Compare?

March 27, 2010

One of the most difficult aspects of the application process for international students is determining how your academic profile compares to other students. This post will discuss how your GPA, academic transcripts and curriculum will be viewed when applying to colleges in the U.S.

Admissions Offices and the Campus Visit

February 27, 2010

The Information Session is an integral part of the campus visit experience. In essence, this is the “dog and pony show” of the admissions office.

The Campus Tour–the Centerpiece of the College Visit

February 26, 2010

The campus tour and official information session are the focal point of any campus visit. But it’s important to remember that a lot of thought

Planning the Visit to a College Campus: The Practicalities

February 25, 2010

Planning a good college visit takes some time and thought. The visit is an opportunity for you to gather information that will help you in

Walk Backwards: Planning the Perfect Campus Visit

February 24, 2010

Getting ready for the Grand Tour? These tips can help you get the most of your campus visit.

Sick of College Essays? Apply to Tufts via YouTube

February 23, 2010

Tufts University is making a buzz from its new admissions option. Instead of writing yet another essay (Tufts requires quite a few), applicants were given

More on Application Numbers

February 9, 2010

Yesterday’s post focused on articles commenting on the increase in application numbers at top-ranked institutions. The Philadelphia Inquirer also published an article on application increases

More Opinions on Advanced Placement

January 28, 2010

One of our most commented on posts is “Which is Better: AP or IB?” In the post, Mark Montgomery highlights the differences between the two

Lazy American Students?

January 27, 2010

I have to admit that I was a little shocked by the article written by Babson College adjunct professor, Kara Miller entitled “My Lazy American

Is it too late?

January 21, 2010

You have hit send and submitted all of the necessary documents for your regular decision applications. You decide to read your essay one more time

April 12 is College Friday in Colorado!

April 8, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Don't forget to wear your college gear on April 12 if you live in Colorado!

Studying For Those Standardized Tests? You Might Want To Try Meditation.

April 5, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Getting ready for a standardized tests? Maybe you should give meditation a try.

When Should You Appeal a College Admissions Decision?

April 3, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Disappointed with your admissions decision? You may want to think twice before you try and appeal the decision.

Comparing Salaries for Graduates from Different Colleges: Part 2

April 2, 2013 / Jared Hobson

In response to a recently published study by the Colorado Department of Higher Education on college graduates' starting salaries, the University of Colorado's president wrote an article for the Denver

Are You A First Generation College Student?

March 28, 2013 / Jared Hobson

Will you be a first generation college student? Make sure to mark it on your college application.

Comparing Salaries for Graduates from Different Colleges

March 27, 2013 / Jared Hobson

If you're thinking about attending college in Colorado, you may be curious about which colleges produced graduates with the highest starting salaries. A recent report by the Colorado Department of

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