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Liberal Arts College and Liberal Arts Education

February 4, 2015

While the liberal arts have declined in popularity in the past 50 years, part of this decline may be attributed to a misunderstanding of what a liberal education really is. Here are some definitions.

Considering Colleges in the South — Coming to Terms With Prejudices

November 14, 2014

Mark confronts the widespread wariness of attending colleges in the American South with an essay by Jake Bonnell, admissions counselor at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Beware the Information Session, Says Expert Educational Consultant

November 7, 2014

Mark reminds students to take information sessions with a grain of salt and keep an eye out for the hard facts.

Expert Educational Consultant on the Importance of Visiting Colleges

November 5, 2014

Mark goes to Hamilton College in Upstate New York to talk about the value of a first-hand impression of a college.

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College Admissions Counselor on Undergraduate Research: Don’t Believe the Hype

October 10, 2014

Mark speaks about the propensity of almost all colleges to extol their undergraduate research programs on their tours. But beware: not all colleges are walking the walk.

College Admissions Counselor on Campus Culture: Who Are Your Peeps?

October 8, 2014

Mark speaks from the campus of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, about the importance of finding a college whose culture will fit with you.

Expert Educational Consultant on the Liberal Arts Versus Professional Training

October 6, 2014

Mark goes to Ithaca College to talk about the difference between liberal arts colleges and more modern institutions, like Ithaca, that focus more on professional training.

Liberal Arts Education: The Greatest Thing Ever (An Unbiased Perspective)

October 2, 2014

Jake Bonnell, admission counselor at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, writes about his great experience getting a Liberal Arts education at Ohio Wesleyan University.

College Admissions Expert on Double Majors at Liberal Arts Schools

September 26, 2014

Mark lends his expertise to advice on taking double majors at liberal arts colleges: it’s best not to narrow your focus to the details of two separate majors, but to take one major and get the whole picture.

College Admissions Expert Speaks About Early Decision

September 22, 2014

Mark advises students to consider a college carefully before applying early decision.

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do

Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours

September 6, 2023 / Jared Hobson

When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.

Using Food as a Decision Factor in the College Search

September 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Campus food: it's not just a lunch lady wearing a hairnet anymore. Check out what campuses across the country are doing to entice students to eat in the dining halls.

Common App Essay About a Belief or Idea

September 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson

How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common Application prompt that focuses on how those beliefs or ideas were challenged can reveal a