GAP Year Abroad–A Great Way to Prepare for College and Learn About the World
April 8, 2009
I recently attended a GAP year fair to learn more about the growing number of excellent programs for students who want to take a year
I recently attended a GAP year fair to learn more about the growing number of excellent programs for students who want to take a year
I recently toured several colleges in New England, including Amherst and Hampshire Colleges in Massachusetts, and Bennington and Marlboro Colleges in Vermont. These visits brought
As students wait to hear from college admission offices in the next couple of days, this story from the New York Times highlights the cold,
I recently visited Guangzhou, China, in the province of Guangdong. I enjoyed my time there (great food!). One of my companions was Diane Ogden, the
During a recent visit to the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, I caught up with an old friend, Professor Bill Worden. He
The New York Times Motherlode Blog carried a good commentary the other day about receiving rejection letters. This is stressful time. But it’s important never
During my recent visit to Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, I asked the director of admission, Mathew Cox, his views on the advantages of a
I love visiting colleges. I learn stuff on campuses. Every once in a while I’m surprised by a conversation I have with folks. I was
Greetings from Hong Kong, where I’m happy to say that the Chinese language media reported on my presentation today a the American Chamber of Commerce
I’ve been enjoying getting to know the Daily Beast. Kathleen Kingsbury writes quite a bit about college admissions. A recent article highlighted some colleges and
As a college consultant, I continue to receive many questions about which is better: taking easier classes and getting a high GPA, or risk losing
As I traveled around the Deep South last week visiting colleges, I was happy to feel some of my old stereotypes melt away. To be