Monthly Archives: April 2014
Top Reason for NOT Getting into a Top College?
I just read this interesting article in the New York Times about how American students are being turned away from some of the top American universities due to globalization. Check out the article and let us know what you think…. […]
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Take a Gap Year at American University
NEW** American University GAP Program For the first time, high school graduates who want to explore life before entering college can now do so at AU in Washington, D.C. Students in the AU Gap Program will spend one or two […]
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How to go From Wait List to Accepted!
You finally get that long-awaited letter from your top-choice school and you’re not accepted or rejected. You’ve been wait-listed. It’s easy to view being placed on the wait list as a rejection but, honestly, it’s not the end of the […]
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The Wait (listed) Game
Most people will agree that one of the most frustrating things in life is waiting for an answer. Yes, patience is a virtue, but what about when you’re waiting to hear about your own future and you receive a “maybe?” Many students […]
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Best, Brightest and Rejected: Elite Colleges Turn Away Up to 95%
Enrollment at American colleges is sliding, but competition for spots at top universities is more cutthroat and anxiety-inducing than ever. This year, for example, Stanford University accepted only 5 percent of applicants—it turned away 95% of students, most of whom […]
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Tips For Appealing Your Financial Aid Award
Most college financial aid offices mail their financial aid award letters in late March or early April. Unfortunately, many families are not happy with the contents of these letters. This piece will share a few tips on how to improve your financial […]
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Win $50,000 From Google in the Google Global Science Fair!
This is your chance to apply for the Google Global Science Fair 2014 Provided by : Google, Inc. Award: $50,000 Deadline: May 12, 2014 The Google Global Science Fair 2014 is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18. […]
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A Final Checklist for Seniors
Schedule Final College Visits Assuming time and budget allow, visit your top college contenders. While you’re there, sit in on some classes, eat in the dining hall and stay the night in the dorms, if possible. Meet with the admissions […]
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