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College Shopping Tips: When Out-of-State is Cheaper than In-State Tuition

November 17, 2008

The financial downturn has high school seniors and their parents running scared. How can we reduce costs? How can we get the best deal? The

Tuition Costs Went Up. What a Surprise!

October 30, 2008

The annual report from the College Board indicates that the cost of tuition went up last year. On average, costs increased from 5-6%, depending on

The Credit Crunch and Financial Aid: What Will It Mean for College Admissions?

October 29, 2008

The press is full of startling articles about the impact of the economic downturn on financial aid. For example, George Washington University is likely to

Falling Stock Markets and College Budgets: Mergers & Bankruptcies on the Horizon?

October 27, 2008

Forbes posted an article on October 22, foretelling hard times in the country’s higher education industry. With falling stockmarkets, declining endowments, and some colleges having

In Defense of Large University Endowments

October 12, 2008

The Los Angeles Times ran an opinion piece today written by Anthony W. Marx, the president of Amherst College, in which he eloquently defended independent

Artist Portfolio Review at National Portfolio Day

October 8, 2008

My clients who aspire toward a career in fine art know that they need to prepare a portfolio of their work to present to admissions

Kaplan Test Prep: An Evaluation

October 5, 2008

I just finished reading Jeremy Miller’s article in the September issue of Harper’s. It’s entitled, “Tyranny of the Test: One Year as a Kaplan coach

What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing In WYOMING?

October 2, 2008

During my recent visit to the University of Wyoming, I came across two women chattering away in Mandarin Chinese. While one was Chinese, the other

How Americans Pay for College

August 20, 2008

Sallie Mae and Gallup released a new annual survey on how families in the US pay for college. It yields a great deal of information.

The Economy Affects College Enrollments and Admissions Strategies

June 24, 2008

An excellent article from the Baltimore Sun analyzes the way in which colleges are reacting to the economic downturn. Here are some of the trends.

Types of College Admissions Interviews and Interviewers

August 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Mark continues his advice on how to nail the college admissions interview by describing the types of college interviews--as well as the types of interviewers. To prepare well for a

AP or IB? Which is Better for College Admission?

August 3, 2023 / Jared Hobson

International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement curricula are spreading like wildfire in American public schools. Which prepares students better for college?

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What To Expect At A College Reception

August 3, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee shops and visit four to

How To Write the Perfect College Essay—Grab Some Attention

August 3, 2023 / Jared Hobson

When writing a college essay, it's crucial to grab the reader's attention from the get-go. Make your essay stand out by opening your essay with a zinger in the first

Does Where You Live Affect Your Chances of Admission?

August 3, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Did you know your address may play a role in the college admissions process? Read this article to learn more.

How To Write The Perfect College Essay–Paint A Picture

August 3, 2023 / Jared Hobson

What makes a painting come to life? Details! So it is with your college essay. You need to paint a picture that includes interesting details that make your story a

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Great College Advice Blog

College Shopping Tips: When Out-of-State is Cheaper than In-State Tuition

Tuition Costs Went Up. What a Surprise!

The Credit Crunch and Financial Aid: What Will It Mean for College Admissions?

Falling Stock Markets and College Budgets: Mergers & Bankruptcies on the Horizon?

In Defense of Large University Endowments

Artist Portfolio Review at National Portfolio Day

Kaplan Test Prep: An Evaluation

What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing In WYOMING?

How Americans Pay for College

The Economy Affects College Enrollments and Admissions Strategies

Types of College Admissions Interviews and Interviewers

AP or IB? Which is Better for College Admission?

What To Expect At A College Reception

How To Write the Perfect College Essay—Grab Some Attention

Does Where You Live Affect Your Chances of Admission?

How To Write The Perfect College Essay–Paint A Picture

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