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28 May Student engagement on campus is something to consider when deciding where to apply

Posted at 08:23h in navigate the world of college admissions

Campus culture varies among colleges and should be a significant factor in deciding which college to attend. Many students, however, find it hard to focus on something as intangible as "culture," and think instead about whether a college is large or small, urban or rural....

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27 May Scientific Research on College Campuses in the Coronavirus Age

Posted at 21:19h in navigate the world of college admissions

When campuses had to close abruptly in March due to the coronavirus, STEM students were among the most adversely affected since lab work is hands-on and cannot be done “remotely.” While “essential personnel” have been able to return to labs (to take care of animals,...

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27 May Tips for a successful Spring Break

Posted at 20:54h in navigate the world of college admissions

Whether your kid is on their way to Cancun or swinging a hammer with a local Habitat for Humanity group, there are some fundamental safety and planning tips your student should know. Always remember safety first. Things like sunscreen, external phone batteries, and bringing water...

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27 May Cheer up your student: How to beat the winter blues

Posted at 20:51h in navigate the world of college admissions

If short winter days are turning into long winter weeks, and you think your child is suffering from the winter blues, a little TLC from home might be just the thing to brighten their day. One sure-fire pick-me-up is a food, and several companies provide...

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26 May The impact of COVID-19 on Admission Yields

Posted at 22:01h in college admissions process, navigate the world of college admissions

COVID-19 has disrupted colleges in innumerable ways. College students had to pack up and leave campus on a moment’s notice, and what everyone initially thought would be only a virtual spring semester has turned into a virtual summer and possible virtual fall. Graduating seniors have...

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26 May The value of a liberal arts education

Posted at 21:55h in navigate the world of college admissions

Why majoring in English is always a good choice!  In our new COVID world - where there is record unemployment and the shape of our economic recovery is unknown - many parents and students believe that certain majors will be more likely than others to land...

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26 May Diversity in Higher Education

Posted at 21:52h in navigate the world of college admissions

Diversity is a buzzword on college campuses and in the college admissions process, but families sometimes do not have a full understanding of what diversity means and why colleges care about it. Diversity is more than race and ethnicity - it involves income level, first-generation...

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26 May Legacy and College Admissions 

Posted at 21:50h in college admissions process, navigate the world of college admissions

Legacy admissions - giving priority admissions consideration to children of alumni - may be one of the most controversial aspects of college admissions. Some universities, like MIT, have never considered legacy as a factor in college admissions and others, like Johns Hopkins, have more recently...

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26 May College Test Prep

Posted at 21:48h in college admissions process, navigate the world of college admissions

Standardized testing may be only one component of the college application process, but it is often the most stress-inducing. In pre-COVID times, students needed to develop a testing strategy that included deciding which tests to take - the ACT or SAT, with or without the...

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26 May How to survive being asked about your college applications at family dinners

Posted at 21:43h in college admissions essays, navigate the world of college admissions

Thanksgiving, like many family dinners, can sometimes involve well-intentioned family members prying just a little too much, maybe even bombarding your high school senior with questions like “Where are you applying?”, “Which school is your top choice?” and “What did you write your essay about?”...

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