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May 11, 2009
It's breaking news!!! The admissions process isn't fair! I know so because The Washington Post had a big article recently on the subject. Their intrepid reporter, after what I'm sure was a grueling round of research involving at least three phone calls, uncovered the previously untold story that rich kids have an advantage in the admissions process. Shocking, I know.
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May 08, 2009
I feel like Rip Van Winkle! You remember him, the old man who settles down under a shade tree and falls into a deep sleep only to awaken 20 years later to return to a village he no longer recalls. Did I fall asleep back in 1985 and wake up to discover the concept of youth sports and the philosophy of young athletes changed beyond all comprehension?
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May 01, 2009
I periodically scan the Washington Post blog Admissions 101, and recently came across a ridiculous debate about school size. The author, my longtime acquaintance Jay Matthews, asserted that large schools offer more options, then noted that he received a ton of feed back that smaller schools do an even better job of helping students look at options. That's just hooey.
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April 22, 2009
There's a common mantra among admissions officers and guidance counselors alike that admissions is NOTHING like any commercial process, so any comparison to a commercial process is immediately viewed with great derision. Among these the ultimate sin is to compare the admissions process to making a purchase, like buying a car or a house.
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April 16, 2009
Don't get us wrong. Professors consider "cram" to be a four-letter word. We don't think pulling an all-nighter the night before the test is the royal path to success. But sometimes cram happens. So if you're going to do it -- like 99.9947 percent of other college students -- at least do it right. After all, we'd hate to see you blow off all that sleep and still wreck your GPA.
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April 15, 2009
Only a handful of "elite" schools lead the pack in being the most selective, with top faculty, large financial resources and pristine campus facilities. But a few schools have recently risen to prominence and are now some of the nation's hottest schools.
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April 14, 2009
As seniors receive their admissions decisions, high school juniors should use the first few weeks in April to set up one-to-one meetings with their guidance counselors. Regardless of whether or not you attend a large public high school or a small private school, your guidance counselor is bound to be very busy.
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January 08, 2009
Dr. Kat, CEO and Founder of ApplyWise.com
You should call your college and ask if they have an early enrollment program. This is for strong juniors who want to skip their senior year of high school and begin college immediately. If you want to take advantage of this unique program, you need to make sure that you have fulfilled your high school's graduation requirements as well as your standardized testing.
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January 05, 2009
Dr. Kat, CEO and Founder of ApplyWise.com
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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December 31, 2008
Dr. Kat, CEO and Founder of ApplyWise.com
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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December 30, 2008
Dr. Kat, CEO and Founder of ApplyWise.com
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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December 12, 2008
Dr. Kat, CEO and Founder of ApplyWise.com
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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