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Making Sense of Admissions Decisions

Spring is the busiest time for college admissions decisions. If you haven't heard back from all of[...]

The Pitfalls of the Brag Sheet (and How to Avoid Them)

It is that time of year when some high schools begin to encourage their juniors to ask teachers for[...]

5 Ethical Questions That Students Must Get Right

My dad used to tease me growing up. He called me the "Church Lady," a reference to the recurring[...]

Words of Wisdom for Waiting Seniors

Seniors, parents of seniors, and college counselors, I know you are on pins and needles. Many[...]

Colleges Courting You? Here's How to Decide If They're Worth Your Time

Tulane University just flooded students' email accounts with an intriguing proposition. The[...]