Advice for Parents During the College Admissions Process
The Vow for Parents: I will remember that my child’s college experience begins with this process of applying, and will be supportive…
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Stay organized during College Admissions: What we can learn from Steve Jobs’ uniform
Black turtleneck, blue jeans, New Balance sneakers. Also known as the Steve Jobs uniform or that costume you make for yourself when…
Thinking about Undergraduate Majors
Why you should pause before choosing the Business Degree Amongst the dozens of majors that American colleges offer, and the promise of…
To MOOC or not to MOOC
Understanding the potential for Online Courses With monsoons come midterms and exams. But we would like to use the last bit of…
Build Your Brand: On Paper and Online
Social Media and College Admissions It’s like your worst nightmare. Your dream school sent you another letter after the “Congratulations!” letter, and…
Insider’s Guide to Admissions: Standardized Tests
SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, APs, AHH! No that last one wasn’t an acronym but it was an attempt at capturing the frustration…
Reading College Rankings
U.S. News Rankings, Business Week Rankings, QS World Rankings, Forbes Rankings which rankings should you base your college selection on and are…
Passport to the World: A Snapshot View of College Education around the World
Its May! And even though traditionally December is the end of the year, for students May can often represent that end, especially…
April is for Admissions not just April Fools Day
March was nerve wracking enough – late nights scanning forums waiting for decisions to come through, early mornings discussing results with your…
Colleges in Asia: Hong Kong or Singapore?
Whether it’s the fact that Asia has the fastest growing economies or the opportunity to get world-class education that’s not a transatlantic…
Differences between Essays and Statements of Purpose
If there is one part of the college application process that most people dread, it’s the writing aspect. Unlike the traditional colleges…
US vs. UK Admissions: What you need to know!
Winter is Coming… And with that, so is the Jan 1st deadline for Regular Decision applications to the US. However, this is…