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Graduate School's 50% Off Sale

December 19, 2008


We've seen huge markdowns on a lot of pricey items recently, even before Christmas. Everything that has a sticker price of substantial value can be talked down -- cars, diamonds, homes. Everything ... except an education. Or maybe not. St. John's University in New York is responding to to the economic quagmire in a unique way.

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Fewer Considering Grad School?

December 08, 2008


Fewer people have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in 2008, which in turn probably means fewer students are considering grad school. Such a decline in GRE test-taking is highly unusual during an economic downturn, because recessions (or fears of them) usually drive students who aren't eager to enter the workforce into graduate programs.

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Joe the College Student

October 28, 2008


With so many Average Joes in the spotlight these days, we decided to uncover how Joe the College Student plans on paying for college. As the economy takes its toll on Main Street, U.S.A., many college students are hesitant to enter the job market. Instead, they would rather rack up more debt in graduate school to increase the odds of a better salary. But will it work?

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Admissions.com Presents - Student Impact from the Credit Crisis

October 08, 2008


If you're like most people, the current financial dialogue is WAY over your head. You know that Wall Street is getting bailed out and that it's costing $700 billion. But you don't know why. Mostly though, you're concerned about what this means for financing an education - specifically, student loans.With the help from financial aid expert and publisher of FinAid.org, Mark Kantrowitz, Admissions.com has some answers. Kantrowitz says that "the impact of the credit crisis on federal and private education loans lies along three dimensions: eligibility, availability, and cost." But first, let's tackle why this is happening.

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Admissions Offices Look at Your Facebook Profile. Does it Matter?

September 23, 2008


A recent survey by Kaplan Test Prep indicates that roughly 1 out of every 10 university admissions offices check out prospective applicants on Facebook. This brings up several interesting questions. First is this ethically wrong? Second what parts of your profile can they actually access? Third is there anything on your profile that could actually negatively impact your chances at getting into school? Finally, what is the real takeaway here? Does this new revelation highlight a greater truth about the increasingly connected world that we live in, where barriers to transparency are becoming increasingly futile?

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GMAC Cancels Test Scores of Cheaters

September 10, 2008


The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) has canceled the scores of 84 students who paid to receive active test questions from Scoretop.com. The business schools that the students had their scores sent to have also been notified.

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GMAT Lockdown on Security

August 28, 2008


Scandal after scandal is inciting the Graduate Management Admission Council, otherwise known as GMAC, to make security changes to the GMAT.So by March 2009, GMAT test-taking sites will be equipped with a palm-scanning device currently used in U.S. hospitals and ATM machines in Japan.

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How do I convince my parents that I know which schools are best for me?

January 05, 2009


Having regular conversations about college with your parents is very important throughout your junior and senior years. Sometimes these discussions may turn into debates or even arguments, and can become a test of willpower. Nevertheless, when the emotions have died down, you should step back and remember that your parents know you very well, in some ways, better than yourself, and it's worth taking their thoughts into consideration, even if you disagree.

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Will colleges accept my application if I missed the deadline?

December 31, 2008


You should never submit a late application. It is your responsibility to know the deadlines for each of your colleges and submit your application in time; this is the first test of a student's maturity. Of course, if there are extenuating circumstances, the college may still accept your application.

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I did an early application, but was rejected. Can I send in another application?

December 30, 2008


Although it is not a common practice, colleges are increasing the number of early applicants they deny. Although it is tough to receive a denial letter in late December, keep the big picture in mind: this allows a student to focus on second and third choices.

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How Do Schools Look at AP Classes?

December 12, 2008


I'm a junior in high school and I was wondering if it looks better to colleges if you take an advanced placement class and get a B or if you take an honors class and get an A?

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How Do I Respond - What Other Colleges Are You Applying To?

December 12, 2008


I am confused at how to answer one question in the application form. Please help explain what we should respond to the question: to what other colleges are you applying?

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