Early-Decision Applications Way Up at Duke

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While 38 is 16 percentage points more than 22; it's a 70 percent increase

don of MD 11:28AM January 26, 2011

Nice post as for me. I'd like to read a bit more about that topic. Thanx for sharing that info.

Steave of AL 11:39PM March 09, 2010

I sent my student over to C2 in Maryland for getting help with SAT prep and now they are working on their college application essays. Thanks for posting about that seminar - I'll be there!

Katy Johnston of MD 12:14PM November 09, 2009

It's remarkable the difference early applications have compared to regular decision. There's still a lot we need to do to level the playing field to give equal opportunity too all candidates regardless of socio-economic status. Yes, admissions officers do consider context, but there is only so much you can chalk up to context and extenuating circumstances. Not much has changed with regards to how we look at education, and for us to get back to the forefront in the world we need to invest more so here whether it's in the public or private space. Recently, Warren Buffett made a big bet on the US. I'd really like us all to make this kind of big bet in education. The founder of C2 Education is going to be giving a talk on this on November 13 in Arlington, VA and I suggest anyone interested to attend. More info can be found on their website http://www.c2educate.com

Victoria Witherspoon of MD 3:40PM November 07, 2009