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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Early Admission Pays Off
For all of the criticism of early admission programs, one thing is certain…admission rates are just higher than regular admissions. For example, for Harvard in 2012, the overall acceptance rate was 5.9% – an incredibly low percentage for sure. But … Continue reading
Are Admissions Consultants Worth the Money?
The college admissions process is grueling, but is it worth $40,000 for a little help? Well, that is what some college admissions consultants are charging. Kathryn Tuggle of Fox takes a look at the cost/benefit of seeking such help in … Continue reading
Harvard Study Shows Non-Academic Factors Determine Admissions Decisions
Academic credentials may keep you under consideration, but non-academic factors ultimately determine you get in, or at least that is what one Harvard study found. Kayley Webley in Time discusses the study by Harvard’s Rachel Rubin in her article: Shrouded … Continue reading
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College Admissions Starts in 6th Grade?
Starting the college admissions process early a good idea? Yes. Starting the admissions process at 6th grade? A little ridiculous. However, an article by Jason Ma of Forbes suggests this, and the article is worth a read to see how … Continue reading
Record Low College Admissions Rates at Ivy League Schools
Chart/Article Provided by CNN Your odds of getting into some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges are shrinking. The country’s eight Ivy League institutions finished sending out their admission decisions to applicants late Thursday. And many of the elite schools … Continue reading
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Your College Admissions Letters
Admissions decisions have been released, but no matter what results you received you likely still have decisions to make. Here are some helpful tips from Tanya Caldewell in her article in the New York Times: For students, the results … Continue reading
