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VoTech Ain't for Losers

While I value college highly, I don’t believe one must go to college to be a productive, valued member of our society. Not everyone has–or

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The Carnival of Education

This week’s Carnival of Education is a cavalcade of information about the Edusphere. You can find it here, hosted by the Education Wonks. My favorite

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Preparations for NACAC

I’m getting excited about my September trip to Austin for the annual conference of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC). I’ll have the

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Satisfy your high school foreign language requirements in fun ways!

How much foreign language is required for college and how can you meet those requirements beyond high school classes? College admissions experts offer suggestions.
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Getting Into A Top College: Expectations vs Reality

As you begin to consider your college application process, you are going to be hearing a lot of details from those who have gone before you, and gathering a lot
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Getting Into College – The Worst Advice

Getting into college is one of the most important aspects of your child’s life, and it’s your responsibility as the parent to help in any way you can. There are
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Getting Into College – Why It’s Easier Than You Might Think

The thought of getting into college can be daunting. The ACT or SAT exam is a big deal. Keeping your grades up is not easy, and writing an admissions essay
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No summer plans? No problem!

The school year is winding down, which means you have the whole summer stretching out in front of you. Summer is a great time to leverage your free time into
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Is Your Kid Cut Out For College? Take this quiz:

Here are a few quick questions to ask yourself to help you decide is your kid cut out for college. Ready for the rigors of an independent academic life, and
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