Archive for October 2016
10 Oct

Rethinking College Admissions

Frank Bruni’s New York Times article “Rethinking College Admissions” provides a different slant on the college admissions process.

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10 Oct

What college admissions officers say they want in a candidate

Judy Mandell in The Washington Post provides a wonderful survey of college admissions officers to identify the key criteria for admissions at selected schools.

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6 Oct

Reach, Target, Safety Schools?

Commonly, the terms Reach, Target and Safety schools help to delineate a candidates probability of acceptance into preferred colleges.

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6 Oct

Preparing for the College Interview

Although not a mandatory part of the admissions process, the college interview offers a prime opportunity to enhance a prospective student's overall application profile.

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4 Oct

Relative Importance of Extracurriculars in College Admission

Admissions officers rank extracurricular activities high in their criteria for college entry, particularly within the elite schools. The general impression is that they value dedication...

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4 Oct

College Trip Planning

Here is the first in a monthly series of articles that I’ve written. Recently published in the Long Island Weekly, ET Week and The Long Islander, College Trip Planning helps to jumpstart the exciting stage of viewing colleges up close and personal.

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