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College interview can be an opportunity | On College
I don’t think there are any optional choices when it comes to college admissions. This holds true for…
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Resume needed for college apps? | On College
A resume is not a necessary component of your college application. However, I generally advise students to create…
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Learning about colleges, minus the visit
What are some ways to learn about schools if you don’t have the chance to visit? Answer: While…
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Who and how to ask for those letters of recommendation | On College
I am nervous about asking for a letter of recommendation from my teachers. Who should I ask?
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As college admissions tighten, students must consider options
Every year when I review the stats for the incoming class of freshmen, I feel a sense of…
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Stress over college applications | On College
Question: My daughter, who is a junior, is an emotional wreck because of looming college applications. Is this…
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What colleges really look for
What are colleges really looking for when they evaluate students? There are many criteria that schools use to…
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Learn about colleges while never visiting the campus
You describe a situation that I see all the time. Few families have the time to see all…
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Prepare for attending college fair
Question: What should I know before I attend a college fair? Answer: The annual National College Fair is…
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Applying to colleges: How many?
Question: What is the right number of schools to apply to? Answer: On the average, I recommend applying…
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Use the summer to continue preparing for college
Question: I have been too busy during the spring of my junior year to make plans for the…
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College admission trends, tips for fall 2010
Question: What admission trends did you notice this year, and how would you advise students based on what…
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Best time and best way to visit colleges
Question: Should I bother to go on a college trip with my student, who is a junior this…