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Test-Optional Schools Grow & Now Include U of Chicago
See my post at Forbes.com: 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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What’s Up At Forbes.com
Here’s my down and dirty advice for last-minute shoppers, er, essay writers: https://goo.gl/5LOVuW
Posted in college admission, college application essays, college counseling, college essay advice
Tagged college, college applications, high school
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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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What Colleges Could Do About College Admission, Part 2
In Part 1 and in other posts on this site, I’ve defined what I think a “better” college admission process is and emphasized that colleges and universities have the responsibility of reforming it. Only these institutions are capable of making it … Continue reading
Posted in admission practices, college admission, higher education
Tagged college, college admission process
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What Colleges Could Do About College Admission, Part 1
There’s plenty not to like about the way college admission has developed over the years. More due dates, more essays, more ways to cheat, more silly rankings, and more complexity in general make everyone’s lives crazily complex at a time … Continue reading
Posted in ACT, admission practices, college access, higher education, SAT
Tagged college, Colleges and Universities, education, high school
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