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Social Stereotypes and Campus Life–Carnegie Mellon University

November 6, 2009

College campuses have social stereotypes: The geeky, intellectual campus. The very conservative campus, both socially and politically The earthy-crunchy campus where veganism is common The

Theater Majors, Conservatories, Auditions: Choosing a College or University Drama Program

November 5, 2009

If you aspire to be an actor, you need to consider the sorts of university programs that can train you to become a professional actor.

Top 5 Reasons to go to College Out-of-State

November 4, 2009

One of the biggest factors students consider when looking at colleges is how far they will be from home. For some students, it is really

Even Harvard Has Faced Budget Cuts

October 29, 2009

No more free hot breakfast? The dance team sharing space with Harvard Taekwondo? Recently, the NY Times reported on the budget adjustments being made at

What is a Jesuit Education? Why Attend A Jesuit University?

October 19, 2009

One of the distinctive features of the American higher educational system is its infinite variety. There is a college for everyone. One group of universities

Chinese Students Pursue A True Liberal Arts Education in the USA

October 18, 2009

A new book written by three Chinese undergraduates now attending liberal arts degrees at American colleges highlights the many advantages of smaller colleges for Chinese

Out-of-State Public Universities–A Good Idea?

October 16, 2009

Today’s issue of Inside Higher Ed has an article about public universities eager to boost revenues–and head count–by recruiting out-of-state students. Many public universities are

Like a Good Neighbor…

October 14, 2009

In yesterday’s Chronicle of Higher Education, a short article commented on a new survey that examined the relationship between colleges and universities and their surrounding

Class Rank, Weighted and Unweighted GPA, and the "Education Race"

October 13, 2009

[ad id=12335] It’s time to declare a moratorium on class ranking. One of my most popular post is on the difference between weighted and unweighted

How to Get the Most Out of a College Open House

October 7, 2009

October tends to be the month for Open Houses on college campuses. What makes an Open House different from a typical college visit? Well, colleges

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How to Write The College Essay for The Common App on Failure

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

One of the new Common Application prompts asks you to recount a time in which you failed. This essay requires that you show both humility and maturity.

Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Mark offers expert college essay advice. Here he dissects the Common Application prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.

How to write an email to college admissions officers

How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do

Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours

September 6, 2023 / Jared Hobson

When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.

Using Food as a Decision Factor in the College Search

September 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Campus food: it's not just a lunch lady wearing a hairnet anymore. Check out what campuses across the country are doing to entice students to eat in the dining halls.

Common App Essay About a Belief or Idea

September 2, 2023 / Jared Hobson

How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common Application prompt that focuses on how those beliefs or ideas were challenged can reveal a

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Great College Advice Blog

Theater Majors, Conservatories, Auditions: Choosing a College or University Drama Program

Top 5 Reasons to go to College Out-of-State

Even Harvard Has Faced Budget Cuts

What is a Jesuit Education? Why Attend A Jesuit University?

Chinese Students Pursue A True Liberal Arts Education in the USA

Out-of-State Public Universities–A Good Idea?

Like a Good Neighbor…

Class Rank, Weighted and Unweighted GPA, and the "Education Race"

How to Get the Most Out of a College Open House

How to Write The College Essay for The Common App on Failure

Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours

Using Food as a Decision Factor in the College Search

Common App Essay About a Belief or Idea

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