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The “March Madness” of College Admissions

Posted on March 18, 2013 by AdmissionsUSA

With the craziness of college admissions comparisons to March Madness cannot be helped. Rebecca Joseph explains the craziness in her article in the Huffington Post: Throughout March I empathize with nervous high school seniors and their families as they await … Continue reading →

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March Madness Bracket 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by AdmissionsUSA

For those looking to take a break from admissions and follow your favorite school. // PDF Version from ESPN

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Location, Location, Location…Of Your Campus…

Posted on March 5, 2013 by AdmissionsUSA

For some universities, their location is a major selling point…for others, not so much.  And universities account for this accordingly…some emphasize the campus, some emphasize the town.  Monica Disare and Amy Wang discusses  this from a New Haven perspective in … Continue reading →

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Admissions Officer Mocks Applicant on Facebook

Posted on March 4, 2013 by AdmissionsUSA

An admission officer crossed the line on Facebook, and it cost her her job.  Linda Sharps explains it in her article in The Stir: Another day, another story about some poor fool posting something they shouldn’t to Facebook — and … Continue reading →

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Do Grades Matter in College Admissions?

Posted on March 3, 2013 by AdmissionsUSA

This, of course, is a bizarre question.  The initial response would be…yes…but grade inflation and other factors may dilute the ability of admissions offices to use grades a meaningful way to compare candidates.  Mary Beth Marklein explains this in her … Continue reading →

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Applying to College = Tetris ?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by AdmissionsUSA

We are definitely in the heat of admissions season…and all of the stresses and anticipation that come with it.  Sush Krishnamoorthy, an applicant from Indian at several top U.S. schools, likens it to playing a game of Tetris in this … Continue reading →

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George Washington Loses Ranking

Posted on November 27, 2012 by AdmissionsUSA

U.S. News has stripped George Washington of its college ranking.  GW joins a growing number of colleges who have been accused of inflating their data to improve their college ranking.  Here is the official statement from Bob Morse of U.S. News: On November … Continue reading →

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Who Pays for College?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by AdmissionsUSA

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College Degree Still Key to Jobs & Higher Pay

Posted on November 4, 2012 by AdmissionsUSA

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Student Numbers, Demographics & Preparedness Changing — Some in Surprising Ways

Posted on November 3, 2012 by AdmissionsUSA

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