Thursday, November 26, 2009

college admissions

Best Public Universities for Out-of-State Students

A new ranking shows which top publics enroll the most out-of-state students. more >>

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias

The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants. more >>

Early-Decision Applications Way Up at Duke

Duke has seen an increase in applicants from California. more >>

10 Steps for Thinking About Graduate School

Here's a step-by-step guide for preparing yourself for grad school. more >>

Which Schools Are A+ for B Students?

These are quality colleges that accept a good number of average to above-average students. more >>

Colleges Where Applying Early Decision Helps

Colleges Where Applying Early Action Helps

SATs Help Colleges Make Smarter Admissions Calls

Fair and reliable, the tests level the playing field, for the student and the school. more >>

Are the SATs a Must for College Admissions?

Or is high school performance just as good an indicator of a student's likely success? more >>

SATs Do Not Take the Full Measure of a High School Student

Being good at taking tests is not as important as being a thinker, a seeker … or a clarinet player. more >>

International Cal State Undergrads Feel Brunt of Budget Cuts

With class sizes shrinking, international students scramble to meet requirements. more >>

Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT

Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely. more >>

Rocketing Past the Application Blunders

Deans and college counselors have seen it all. Here's what to do if you want them to take you seriously more >>

The Real Secret of College Admissions

The admissions process is a game whose stakes really are not that high. more >>

Colleges Guesstimate the Size of Their Freshmen Classes

The economy could mean that more students make last-minute switches to cheaper colleges. more >>

University of Illinois President Promises Reforms

An admissions scandal has rocked the Illinois campuses since May. more >>

Counselors Ride in the Tour d'Admission

Six college counselors are cycling through campuses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. more >>

Applications Rise at the Military Academies

Patriotism—plus free tuition and room and board—makes the U.S. military academies appealing. more >>

Which Colleges Have the Best Bathrooms?

A marketing company announces the winners of its fancy bathroom competition. more >>

College Presidents Challenged to Write Admissions Essays

What happens when 10 college presidents must sit down to write an admissions essay? more >>

Oops! I Forgot to Apply to College

Don't panic: More than 250 colleges are still accepting applications for fall enrollment. more >>

'Rethinking Admissions' at Wake Forest University

I participated in a panel about the pros and cons of college rankings. more >>

March Madness: What a Win Means for UNC or Michigan State

The men's basketball tourney comes down to a matchup between 2 historic schools. more >>

What to Expect if You Were Wait-Listed

Many colleges expect to admit more wait-listed students this year, but that news is bittersweet. more >>

Brown Transfer Applications Up 40 Percent

Officials partially attribute increase to a new online application system. more >>

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