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Way Back When College Was a Buyer's Market
March 31, 2011
Oh to be interested in attending Harvard University in the late 1860s. Harvard and other schools like Vassar and Columbia actually advertised for students in newspapers, and any required freshman entrance exams could be taken on the weekend prior to the start of classes. How times have changed. Read More>>
Ni Hao! - NYU to open Shanghai campus
March 27, 2011
New York University announced plans to establish a degree-granting campus in Shanghai. NYU's president was expected to sign an agreement on March 28 with Chinese officials to seal the deal. This move signals a continuing trend for American universities. Read More>>
Study-Abroad in the Midst of Crisis
March 17, 2011
The lure of study-abroad programs draws over 250,000 college students each year. In light of recent (and continuing) crises in the Middle East and Japan, more attention is being paid to the students and their safety. Read More>>
SAT Essay on Reality Television Stumps Some
March 16, 2011
The SAT essay normally causes angst for at least some test takers. The March 2011 SAT essay caused a firestorm among those who are not fans of "Jersey Shore" and "Survivor." Read More>>
University of Delaware Computer Glitch Results in Erroneous Acceptances
March 16, 2011
Delaware admisions officials had an "oops" moment when 61 applicants received notices that they had been accepted, when in reality they had either been designated for the waiting list or rejected. Read More>>
Harvard and Princeton Reverse Course, Reinstate Early Admission Programs
February 24, 2011
In 2006, Harvard and Princeton made a splash by announcing that they would end their respective early admission programs to even the playing field between wealthier applicants (who tended to apply early) and those who needed financial aid (more low income and minority) that tended to apply in the regular decision pool. Since nobody else - except Virginia - jumped on the bandwagon, both schools announced that they are reinstating early admission programs. Virginia made a similar announcement last year. So, where did the venerable Ivies go wrong?
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U.S. Colleges Recruiting in China Results in Application Increase
February 11, 2011
The number of Chinese students at U.S. colleges increased 30% last year, partly in response to direct recruiting by colleges. How does a U.S. college evaluate a Chinese applicant? And why do they tend to submit glossy four-color brochures with their applications?
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College Board Set to Unveil Changes to AP Biology Courses
January 29, 2011
On February 1, the College Board is scheduled to release major revisions to the AP Biology courses; however, changes to the AP U.S. History courses are being delayed for another year in order to garner more support from high school teachers. Read More>>
In Wake of State Aid Cuts, Public Colleges Appeal to their Alumni
January 15, 2011
Sometimes for the first time, public colleges are reaching out to their alumni due to drastic funding cuts imposed by state legislatures. The reaction in some cases has been less than warm.
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Free Merit-Based College Tuition in Georgia on the Chopping Block
January 7, 2011
Since 1993 Georgia's Hope scholarship has provided four years of college tuition to any Georgia high school student who graduates with a "B" average and attends a university or technical school in the state. Now the program is becoming a victim of its own popularity and the recession. Read More>>
Early Action and Early Decision Deadlines are Approaching!
This should not be news to those of you who are in the final throes of completing your EA or ED submission - deadlines are approaching!! Make sure all your ducks are in a row, your SAT or ACT score reports sent, your school forms submitted with pre-addressed envelopes and return address labels, your teacher recommendations all set. Most of all, make sure that your guidance counselor and recommenders know of the deadline, whether it is November 1, November 15, or December 1. And most of all, good luck!!
Did You Know?
With the number of applicants now using the Common App and the ease of submitting an online application (in the 2010-11 cycle, 1.8 million applications were submitted as of January 1, 2011), admissions officers are looking for more than just an application to make admissions decisions - you need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the school. The best ways to do this include visiting the campus, having a campus interview if offered, attending college fairs and completing the intake form for schools you are really interested in, attending any local events in your area sponsored by the college, and emailing the admissions counselors with specific questions about programs that interest you. These steps can help to differentiate you from the herd of "stealth applicants" who use the Common App as their sole contact with the school.
News
Way Back When College Was a Buyer's Market
March 31, 2011
Oh to be interested in attending Harvard University in the late 1860s. Harvard and other schools like Vassar and Columbia actually advertised for students in newspapers, and any required freshman entrance exams could be taken on the weekend prior to the start of classes. How times have changed. Read More>>
Ni Hao! - NYU to open Shanghai campus
March 27, 2011
New York University announced plans to establish a degree-granting campus in Shanghai. NYU's president was expected to sign an agreement on March 28 with Chinese officials to seal the deal. This move signals a continuing trend for American universities. Read More>>
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