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International Recruiting for Colleges and Universities–A Double Standard?

December 4, 2009

There’s an interesting conversation taking place about the role of agents in recruiting international students. In the US, it is against the law for colleges

More "Best" Value Rankings

December 3, 2009

Kiplinger recently published a list of their Top 100 Best Values in Private Colleges and Universities. While I always caution clients to take the value

Teaching with Twitter

November 30, 2009

The Chronicle of Higher Education posted an interesting article on professors using mediums like Twitter and Facebook in the classroom. Sugato Chakravarty, a professor of

Beware of the Turkey Drop

November 25, 2009

The “turkey drop” can be one of two things. It is often referred to when first-year students return home for Thanksgiving break and break it

Coed Dorms = More Drinking?

November 23, 2009

Last week, a study published in the Journal of American College Health found that students who live in coed residence halls are more likely to

Advice on College Admission, Standardized Testing from Michelle Obama

November 21, 2009

Students at Denver’s South High School played host to First Lady Michelle Obama this past Monday. Students asked the First Lady about standardized tests, getting into

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College Admissions Essays: Wacky Prompts

November 20, 2009

High school seniors are now in the final stretch of cranking out their college admissions essays. Pity them. In an effort to keep students entertained

Best MBA, or EMBA Programs for Women

November 13, 2009

Pinkmagazine.com, a professional resource site for women, posted a list of their favorite business schools for women. While the article focuses on MBA or EMBA

Land-Grant Universities Consider Restructuring to Cope Budget Crisis

November 12, 2009

Public universities, including the land grant universities, are being hard hit by the economic downturn. An article in the Chronicle of Higher Education today (registration

Carnival of College Admissions: Alex Takes Off!

November 12, 2009

The newest edition of the Carnival of College Admission is now up and running over at Accepted.com. You’ve got to take a look! Not only

AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

November 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson

IB, AP, and dual enrollment: which is better for admission to top colleges and universities in the United States. An admissions expert shares his views.

Should I Take a Gap Year?

November 16, 2023 / Jared Hobson

As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, "should I take a gap year?". We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are

Dance With An Admissions Officer: Eight Steps to Get You Admitted to College

October 23, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Know when to make the right moves and how to avoid stepping on toes.

You're college application is deferred. Now what?

What to do when you are deferred from your first choice college

October 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson

You've been deferred from your first choice Early Action college. Now what?

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Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

October 10, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?

Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

October 6, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that "YES" box for financial aid or

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