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Are Fraternities and Sororities Essential Elements of Campus Life? Or Dangerous Anachronisms?

April 10, 2014

Mark reviews a recent article from The Atlantic about the dangers of belonging to a fraternity. And no, the danger is related to neither alcohol or sex. Read it!

Summer: Not Just a Vacation

March 5, 2013

Wondering what to do this summer? Read this blog post for tips on summer planning and resources for finding summer programs.

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International Student Immigration Issues #8: The Latest Immigration Proposals Explained

February 5, 2013

Immigration reform is being hotly debated right now in the U.S. government, and the latest proposals can have a significant impact on international students and their futures after completing college or graduate school. Read on to get Laurie Woog’s (our immigration attorney guest blogger) take on the situation.

Presidential College Trivia

November 6, 2012

Are you curious about where U.S. presidents and presidential candidates went to college? Read this blog post to find out!

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International Student Immigration Issues #7: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – The Benefits, Risks, and Requirements for Students

September 25, 2012

Our guest-blogging immigration attorney, Laurie Woog, continues her exploration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and its implications for undocumented students interested in attending college.

International Student Immigration Issues #6: FAQs about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

September 4, 2012

On June 15, 2012, government policy favorably changed for a large number of undocumented students in the U.S.A. Our guest blogging immigration attorney, Laurie Woog, answers your most frequent questions about the policy and how it might impact undocumented students who dream of college.

"Race to Nowhere" Viewing in Near Denver Tonight

January 6, 2011

There will be a viewing of the documentary “Race To Nowhere” at El Dorado K-8 in Superior, CO. The event will start at 7PM. For

Classroom Champion

November 16, 2010

Here’s a fun video that features a client–a “Classroom Champion.”

Want to Bring Your Pet to College?

June 24, 2010

Is brining Fido to college with you a top priority? Can you not even begin to imagine one night without you pet iguana? Well, then

Best Value Colleges

January 12, 2010

This morning, The Today Show reported on the Princeton Review’s list of 100 Best Value Colleges for 2010. You can see the video of the

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Supplemental Essays Are Important!

January 21, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Most students will save the supplemental essays as the very last thing they do on their application. But those supplemental essays are important. Some would say they are as important

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Advice for Students on the Wait List

January 16, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Are you currently on the wait list at your favorite college? There are few things you can do to increase your chances of receiving a favorable answer.

Admissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts Colleges

January 16, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.

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What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admission?

January 15, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How can you demonstrate interest effectively? Here are some tips straight from college admissions representatives.

How Long do College Admissions Take?

January 8, 2024 / Sarah Farbman

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. Most college-bound students (and their parents!) look at this process

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