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Best Value Colleges

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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Teaching with Twitter

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

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What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admission?

How can you demonstrate interest effectively? Here are some tips straight from college admissions representatives.
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How Long do College Admissions Take?

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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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If you’ve decided to seek independent
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AP IB and Dual Enrollment

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

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.
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Should I Take a Gap Year?

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

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.
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