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New Common College Application

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:55:08 +0000

The new Common Application will make its debut next summer, the result of an $8-million revamp of the online system that’s designed to handle an ever-increasing volume of applications from around the globe. Click here to read the rest of the article.

Nursing Grant and Scholarship Programs

admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:54:53 +0000

Paying for school can be a daunting task. Tuition continues to rise and students often take out loans, sometimes substantial ones, to cover expenses. Students interested in nursing programs may experience sticker shock from the price tag, but there are many programs available to help offset the cost. Click here to read the rest of the article.

December Newsletter

admin — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:31:50 +0000

The December newsletter is here. Click here to read about exciting upcoming events and news.…

Quick Writing Tips for All Ages

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:47:46 +0000

Demands on kids start so early! Soon after learning to walk, they are being scrutinized for their language skills. By four they sure do chatter a lot, but are they on the right track? How do we prepare them for kindergarten? Click here to read the rest of the article.

Soft Skills Important to College Success

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:01:36 +0000

To make it in college, students need to be up for the academic rigor. But that’s not all. They also must be able to manage their own time, get along with roommates, and deal with setbacks. Yet many teenagers lack them … Click here to read the rest of the story.

US Colleges look to Foreign Students

admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:40:43 +0000

Want to see how quickly the look and business model of American public universities are changing? Click here to read the rest of the article.…

‘Soft skills’ Pushed as part of College Readiness

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:53:40 +0000

To make it in college, students need to be up for the academic rigor. But that’s not all. They also must be able to manage their own time, get along with roommates, and deal with setbacks. Resiliency and grit, along with the ability to communicate and advocate, are all crucial life skills. Click here for the rest of the article.

How Much is a High SAT score worth?

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:35:38 +0000

What is a big SAT score improvement worth? A whole lot. Sometimes. Picture a fictional student for whom SAT scores will make all the difference. Here lies the value of good SAT prep to him and his family. Click here to read the rest of the story.

Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:46:01 +0000

Today, more of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual than monolingual. In addition to facilitating cross-cultural communication, this trend also positively affects cognitive abilities. Click here to read the rest of the article.…

Demystifying College Admissions: Part 5 – Q&A Early Admissions/Decision

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:42:05 +0000

From the New York Times – 5 Part Series on the Early Admissions and Early Decision Process from Greg Roberts, Dean of Admissions at the University of Virginia. Click here for the entire article…