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- Early Decision: Whose Interests Are Being Served?Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, explains what Early Decision college admission programs entail for students and how the economic pressures on institutions of higher education drive an inequitable admissions process.
- California Institute of Technology Displaces Harvard for Top World Universities Rank: World and Regional Ranks"Times Higher Education" World University rankings resulted from collaboration with a data provider generated by the same agency, with Thomas Reuters, and with expert data from over 50 leaders in the field from 15 nations in each continent.
Getting the Most from Your College VisitsWhat to look for when you visit a college as a prospective student.
Todd Rinehart on Homeschoolers Applying to University of DenverUniversity of Denver's Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Admission, Todd Rinehart, shares insight into steps homeschooled students can take now to ensure their children get into this college and others.- Should Students Apply for Early Admission to College?Students who are considering applying for early admission to college should first review the pros and cons of early admission programs. Here are four factors to consider when navigating the college admission maze.
Planning a College Visit: A Step-by-Step GuideA comprehensive guide that will tell you exactly how to plan a college visit and what to expect during the trip.
My Summer Horror Story: College Visit in HoustonIn summer 2001, right after my sophomore year of high school, my Mom and I flew to Houston to check out two universities nearby. Um...Houston was flooded...
Celebrity Commencement Speaker Roster 2011Graduating seniors will soon file onto college and university stages to collect diplomas. What celebrity speakers will offer witty or wise words to the commencement celebrants? Here are some of the most popular headliner speakers for 2011 graduations.
How to Choose a CollegeChoosing a college is a big life decision due to the investment of time, effort, and money that will affect future employment. Take the time to research your options to find the school that fits into what you need and want at this time in your life.- Red Flag Moments of a College VisitThis article details red flag moments that can occur during a college visit. In addition these piece contains tips that will help students make educated decisions about their college selection.
Getting the Most Out of College VisitsThis article provides details for prospective students who are beginning to tour campuses- 5 Tips for Visiting a College on a BudgetEvery year high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to visit prospective colleges, but travel can be expensive. Here are 5 tips for success and savings.
- When is Spring Break 2011?The week of Spring Break 2011 will be taken by most schools during the month of March; although some will begin in February. Here are the dates for some of the well known colleges and universities of the U.S.
- The Five Most Amazing Community Colleges in Southern NJ and PACollege is the time of your life where you expand not only your knowledge, your network of friends and colleaques as well. The right college is an important decision but so is finding the right environment.
- Getting the Most from a College VisitHigh school seniors will visit colleges in order to find which one is best for them. Students need to make sure their visit pays off.
- Developmental Education and College Student RetentionIn postsecondary education, student retention rates have waned in general across all institutional types. Inevitably, the retention rates for developmental and remedial students are on the decline.
Go Beyond the Brochure: 10 Tips for What Life is Really like at CollegesFinding the right college takes more effort than reading a brochure and listening to an admissions officer. Dig deep and find out if the college you are contemplating will meet all of your needs.
Accepted Student Weekend - Bring a Sleeping Bag and Get Ready to Be CourtedSleeping bag weekend, campus preview weekend, and accepted student day are all names for a spring event when colleges court the top students. These events can be fun and informative and sometimes they help a student make that final college choice.- UMBC Students Give Inside Advice, Tips, Info on Campus Life--for Students, by StudentsInside advice from UMBC students for new students. Info, tips, opinions on UMBC campus life, academics, dining facilities, sports, parties, social life, dorms, apartments, fraternities and sororities, parking, security. Based upon UMBC student opinions.
- How to Visit a College CampusA veteran of many campus visits tells how to get the most from a college campus visit.
- Colleges with the Best Bang for Your BuckIn today's economy, when it has become necessary to make money go the extra mile, parents planning to send their kids to college are trying to find which colleges offer the best bang for their buck spent.
The Women Facing Sewanee and a History of the Beginning of Coeducational CollegesA research paper examining the history of coeducation in colleges in the late 1960s early 1970s specifically focusing on Sewanee: The University of the South and women's roles in that community.
Important College Commuter Tips for StudentsTrying to enhance your experience as a college commuter? Decided upon being a college commuter over dorm life? I spent three years as a college commuter and have advice on improving your college commute.- Saving Money on College VisitsWhile the college tour can be a great way to get to know a school better, it can be expensive. There are many ways to cut costs on college visits. Here are 10 tips for saving money on college visits.
- 10 Basic Things Students Should Know and Do Before Their First Day of Classes in CollegeFreshmen in California find fewer resources to help them transition to higher education because of the recession. Here, students learn where to get basic information in choosing their courses and getting to know their campus before classes start.
- Major Factors to Consider when Choosing a College or University.Some of the most important factors that I believe should be considered when a teen is considering a college or university to attend upon graduating from high school. Based on my own personal experience.
- The College Visit: What to Ask on Your Overnight StayNow that you're deciding where to go, one of your best sources of uncensored information is the overnight campus visit. Here's a rundown of questions to ask to get the most out of that campus visit.
- Making the Most of Your College VisitsCongratulations! You got into college. Your work is not over. You've got a bunch of schools to choose from and each one has a long list of pros and cons.
- U.S. V. Fordice: The Irony of Integration and the Elusive Goal of EqualityThis is a research paper that explains the history and impact of an important Supreme Court case, United States v. Fordice, which mandated that the State of Mississippi desegregate publically funded black colleges and universities.
- How to Take Full Advantage of a College VisitIt seems every college or university brochure has one: the photo of students taking their springtime class outdoors. There's more to choosing the right college then the look of the place.
- Making the Most of Your College VisitIf you want an objective feel of what a college has to offer you need to "think and tour outside of the box".
- How to Plan a College VisitWhen planning a college visit, you will have to decide when to visit, how to get there, whether to bring your parents, and what to do once you are on campus. These tips will help you plan wisely!
How to Be a Good Judge on the Campus TourBefore you go on your next campus tour, here are ten tips that will help you evaluate the college.- Attention College Bound High School StudentsHigh school students may get overwhelmed while applying for college. Being a second year college student, I know how this whole ordeal works.
- College VisitsThe following is taken from a chapter in my forthcoming book, Someone to Grow Up With; a Boomer reminisces about his childhood, while raising his kids. This excerpt recalls the college visits the boys and I took.
- Education and IdentityVarious scholars examining the context of education have noted that the process is one that is supposed to provide the learner with the critical thinking skills necessary for growth and development beyond the walls of the classroom.
How to Choose a College - Find the Best College for YouChoosing a college can be difficult. There are so many universities out there to choose from that making a selection can be overwhelming for any student. Here are a few tips to help you choose the college that's best for you.- How to Make the Most of Your College VisitIt's important for high school students embarking on their college search to visit the campus they're applying to. Here are some ideas on what to do on a college tour to make it count.
- The Best Colleges in CaliforniaCalifornia is known for its sun, its beaches and its laid back lifestyle. However, California is also home to many excellent colleges and universities.
- Improving Education Using PolicyA practical view is a process where requirements, intentions and objectives, transform into an arrangement of goals, programs, and policies which have an effect on funding, procedures, and outcomes, which form the foundation for assessment, improvement, and new policies.





