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November 26, 2008
Admission offices across the country are seeing something a little unexpected as they head into what is typically the busy season. Selective schools that offer an early decision application are seeing a great increase in numbers. Considering the state of the economy, most colleges and universities did not expect students to commit in November, but...surprise!
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September 24, 2008
I often get asked why I chose Dartmouth. In my mind, there are too many reasons to name. I guess I should start with senior year and the exciting, stress-free college application process. I had gone through high school with the dream/delusion that I would go to Harvard. I had been the classic overachiever in high school, taking part in everything that interested me while still keeping up my grades. I applied to a lot of schools, including those that I knew I would never go to for whatever reason. I applied to Dartmouth as one of those "I-might-as-well" colleges. When I got my acceptance, I thought nothing of it and didn't even open the large envelope I know had my congratulations letter. I was waiting for Harvard.
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July 17, 2008
It's been close to a month since the GMAC/Scoretop controversy shook the MBA admissions world, but the full ramifications of the scandal are still yet to be felt. While many schools are taking a "wait and see" approach, officials who have gone on record have indicated that they are paying careful attention to how the situation unfolds, and have not ruled out extreme punishment for violators.
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May 13, 2008
What happens when students apply to more schools than ever before? Record numbers of wait-listed students. And what happens when those wait lists start to move? A ripple effect that hasn't been seen before in the history of college admissions. We're hearing reports that up to 175 students have been admitted from the wait list at Harvard, and those students may have deposits elsewhere - leading to a game of musical chairs for the fall semester.
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April 30, 2008
Students discuss the factors behind their college choices.
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