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AdmissionsHigh School
#AdmissionsPros: Show (Don’t Tell) With College Connection’s Jeannie Borin
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
Graduate School AdmissionsGRE
Going From Undergraduate To Grad School? Here's What To Expect
Many undergraduate students choose to continue their time in academia by going directly into grad school. Find out what you can expect as you climb the academic ladder. *** You have finished […]
ACTAdmissionsHigh School
#AdmissionsPros: Understanding Affordability With College Advisor Dean Skarlis
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
ACT
14 Tips To Banish Test Day Butterflies
Are you gearing up to take the ACT or SAT this spring? Here are some practical mindfulness tips from Noodle Pro Billy Calder, originally published on Forbes.com. *** The hours leading up […]
AP ExamsHigh School
Beyond The Tests: The Long-Term Value Of AP Courses
Besides a stronger transcript, what’s the point of APs? Learn the deeper value of taking these very difficult classes. *** Advanced Placement (AP) courses were originally meant to provide talented students the […]
The Medical Student's Guide To Dual Degrees
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The Medical Student's Guide To Dual Degrees
Being an MD is prestigious enough, but some students are going even further and adding and MBA or MPH to their degree list. *** As if Medical school wasn’t challenging enough, dual […]
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On Short Notice, The GMAT Just Got Shorter
GMAC has announced a reduction in the number of questions in both the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the GMAT, and a commensurate reduction in the time permitted for each section. If you're planning to take to GMAT after April 16, 2018, you might be wondering what this change means for you.
AdmissionsHigh School
#AdmissionsPros: Standing Out With Mona Molarsky of The College Strategist
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this ongoing series, admissions advisors and educational consultants share their insights on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions, from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course), standardized tests.
Avoiding Namebranditis In The College Search
Admissions
Avoiding Namebranditis In The College Search
Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale… if these are the only colleges you follow or hope to attend, you might have namebranditis. Look beyond the perceived level of prestige to find a college that is right for you.
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The IEP Decoded: A Parent’s Guide By A Special Education Teacher
If your child is being evaluated for a learning disability, you may feel overwhelmed by the new terms you have to learn and the documentation you must complete. Learn what's covered by an IEP, how to understand its terminology, and how to ensure that your student receives the support he or she needs.
AdmissionsCollege LifeHigh School
The 5 Stages Of College Rejection: How To Handle Disappointment
For graduating high school seniors, every day of college decision season holds the promise of being the best day ever. Today could be the day when that (hopefully) thick envelope, or that long congratulatory email, the ticket into your dream school, finally appears.
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You Think a Teacher Doesn't Like Your Kid. Now What?
Student-teacher conflict isn’t good for anyone. Here are four ways you can help mediate conflict and put your child back on the path to success. *** When your child goes off to […]
