10 College Readiness Tips
Posted April 9, 2014, 6:43 pm byIt’s time to get your college readiness plan in high gear for your high school seniors. It is never too early to start planning ahead! Here are 10 tips to...
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Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges
Posted April 9, 2014, 4:42 pm byAs the college admissions season dies down, statistics have been released about the newest accepted college classes. The data is disheartening—elite schools accept fewer and fewer qualified students each year....
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Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?
Posted April 5, 2014, 3:00 pm byMost parents of high school juniors—or rising seniors—feel some pressure as this summer before senior year rolls around. The college application process looms. The essay topic remains a mystery. Then,...
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The Beauty and Convenience of Early Action
Posted April 4, 2014, 3:00 pm byRegular readers know I once referred to Early Action as something like “the best thing since sliced bread.” But not until this week have I realized what a terrific and...
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Summer College Tours: Eat Lunch on Campus and Other Suggestions
Posted April 3, 2014, 7:56 pm byMany seniors have friends going off to college and their fall visits may be more independent of parental support. They may have opportunities for overnight visits, bunked in sleeping bags...
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Our Student Debt Doesn’t Make Us Lazy
Posted April 3, 2014, 5:44 pm byBaby boomers (my parents) often refer to my generation as lazy, entitled, and under-accomplished, especially in the context of holding a job throughout high school and college. Millennials, after all,...
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