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.
If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a
Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County Community College. It’s a very interesting and personal story you’ll want to read.
Students with bad grades, low GPA, and low SAT and ACT test scores can still get into college. But can they graduate? Can they get financial aid? Mark responds to an inquiry from a student who wants it “honest and straight.”
For students who want to both save money and prepare for college success, consider taking college classes while still in high school. You may even get into Harvard (or at least the flagship public university in your state)!
How do we know what college is best? What are the objective indicators of educational quality. Zac Bissonnette reminds us that there is no objectivity in this business.
You must read this article by Neil Swidley in the Boston Globe. Mr. Swidley pulls together some great information that
A recent article in the New York Times reports that many community colleges are morphing into four-year institutions offering Bachelor’s
Every once in a while I receive a question from someone for which there is no immediate answer. Today I
An excellent article from the Baltimore Sun analyzes the way in which colleges are reacting to the economic downturn. Here
Sometimes people write with personal questions, seeking advice for their particular situation. I received one today from a student at
