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Category Archives: high school
Test-Optional Schools Grow & Now Include U of Chicago
See my post at Forbes.com:Â https://goo.gl/yjmZmj.
Posted in ACT, college, college admission, college counseling, high school, SAT
Tagged achievement, college, high school, high school students, SAT, testing
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Curating Your College List, Writing the Application Essay, College as Work, and Wondering About Colleges’ Effect On Society: New Forbes Entries
Some college application advice and some commentary. Enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in admission practices, American culture, college, college admission, college application essays, college applications, college counseling, college essay advice, college life, high school
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Perspectives on College and College Admission: Some Reading
Feeling guilty about not reading “how to get into college” books? Try these related but wider-ranging books for a break. Continue reading
Posted in adolescence, American culture, college admission, college counseling, high school, universities
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What Colleges Could Do About College Admission, Part 3
Most of the changes being advocated regarding college admission focus on students, families, schools, and organizations changing their ways. “Relax!” say colleges. “Do your best and don’t worry about the results.” Students are enjoined to be “nicer” and more sincere … Continue reading
Posted in college access, college admission, college counseling, education, high school, higher education
Tagged college, education, high school, Higher education
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The College Process as Existential Crisis
Students going through the college process may be experiencing an existential crisis before they’re ready for it. Continue reading
