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Choosing A B-School: Assessing Your Profile
Drowning in Business school applications? With so many MBA programs to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. To make next fall’s business school application process run more smoothly and […]
School Choice: How To Determine What Type Of School Is Right for Your Child
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School Choice: How To Determine What Type Of School Is Right for Your Child
School choice: it's all over the news, and if you're a parent, it's probably on your mind, too. It can be difficult trying to decide what type of school will be right for your child's particular personality and learning needs, while still keeping factors like location and cost in mind.
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"I've Never Worked With A Tutor Even Close To The Caliber Of Mr. Hood."
Noodle Pro Bobby Hood has been tutoring for 7 years. He helped siblings throughout high school and through the college admissions process. “I am thrilled to be asked to give a reference for Bobby […]
Educational Games To Keep Kids Entertained During Long Trips
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
Educational Games To Keep Kids Entertained During Long Trips
There is a version of heaven that many parents have: Traveling alone. Wishing you could be one of those business people in first class, nodding off in headphones with the white wine […]
High School
How To Pick The Best Dual Credit Program
Dual credit programs offer a wonderful opportunity for high school students to get an early start on their college careers. These programs train instructors to bring college-level courses to high schoolers, allowing […]
The 9 Elements Of An Awesome Law School Admission Essay
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The 9 Elements Of An Awesome Law School Admission Essay
A good personal statement for law school can make an application stand out from the crowd. While LSAT score and undergraduate GPA are the primary factors for admission into law school, top […]
LD/ADHD
Developmental Delays: The Signs, Tests, And Diagnosis
As a parent, it is natural to ask questions and be concerned regarding your child's development. The possibility that she may have a developmental delay can be scary and confusing for even the most experienced parent.
AdmissionsMedical School
Rebounding From Medical School Rejections
For many medical school applicants, this is the time of year when a question they never dreamed they'd face - what if no medical schools admit me? - begins to seem all too real.
This Dean Has 3 Wishes For The College Admissions Genie
Admissions
This Dean Has 3 Wishes For The College Admissions Genie
Full transparency in the college admissions process is not really possible. If a college is selective, and uses holistic review - that is, takes into account the full range of material that is submitted - and if the decisions are made in committee conversations, the exact thinking with regard to any given decision is impossible to recreate and report.
Facing Rejection: Tips From A New York City Private School Advisor
AdmissionsPrivate & Independent School Admissions
Facing Rejection: Tips From A New York City Private School Advisor
Rejection in preschool and K-12 admissions may seem like an odd topic for someone who owns a large educational advisory firm. However, understanding rejection in the admissions process, starting with nursery school and going all the way to college, is essential for all parents and older students.
How To Search For An Effective Tutor
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
How To Search For An Effective Tutor
If your child is struggling in school, you may be considering enlisting a tutor for help. Education is a serious business. A student who falls behind may feel the impact both in […]
AdmissionsCollege Life
Why "Fit" Matters In Your College Search
When two schools are the same on paper, how do you decide which one is right for you? Dan Edmond's talks about finding the school that "fits" for you in today's blog post.