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Carnivals Galore

This week’s Carnival of Education is up at The Median Sib. The Carnival of Homeschooling is also up at Alessandra’s blog.

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National Honor Roll Scam

A colleague from Japan recently wrote asking if I knew anything about the National Honor Roll. I knew very little, but was immediately suspicious when

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Admissions Anxiety

As the January admissions deadlines roll by, high school seniors are now starting to feel anxious. As if the whole past year of selecting colleges

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Expert Admission Advice Matters for Entry to Top Universities

Why would you want expert admission advice from a college consultant? Because the process is opaque, complicated, and competitive.
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College Admissions and Covid-19: Summer Activities

Colleges want students who are involved in high school and who will stay involved in college. If you have been active in your high school and community, you demonstrate that
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Extracurricular Activities and Covid-19: Get Creative!

Stuck. Bored. Stir-crazy. Those are some of the sentiments we are hearing from our students. Without the ability to go out into the world, attend school, get together with friends,
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Americans Studying at University of St. Andrews in Scotland – Undergrad Degrees

Why would an American want to study at the University of St. Andrews for their undergraduate degree? A college admissions expert in the US provides some analysis.
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IB exams cancelled due to Covid-19

Every spring around 200,000 students in International Baccalaureate (IB) high school programs worldwide study for and take subject exams, culminating in their final grades and graduation diplomas or certificates. This
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Coalition App Essay Prompts

The Coalition App essay prompts give you a springboard to write a perfect college admissions essay. This article shares tips for writing a winning personal statement for your college application.
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