College Bound
What College Rankings Do and Do Not Measure
Ever hear of a Cargo Cult? It’s a term that describes the Pacific Islanders who faithfully awaited the never-to-return U.S. Navy of 1945 and their cargoes that made their lives…
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The Results of the 2021-2022 Admissions Cycle
By Kelly Barnhardt, College Admissions Strategies, Owner Long-established patterns of college admissions have been disrupted in the last two years. Many consider the changes to be a result of the…
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Wait-list purgatory
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing how “this was an incredibly tough year,” – truth is IT WAS and that means a lot more students were put on wait-lists and…
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Athletic recruitment 101
Hey Hollywood, how about a new television show called “So You Think You Can Be A Professional Athlete?” The stats aren’t encouraging. According to http://www.ncaa.org there are a few million high school…
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Why is college admission getting more and more competitive?
Right now, the angst among high school seniors and their parents is palpable. It is especially true this week with looming October 15 deadlines at UNC Chapel Hill, U Georgia,…
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With decisions in, Duke was more selective than some in Ivy League
Photo by the News & ObserverMarch 31 was D-Day, or decision day, for high school seniors. Colleges have finally released their decisions, and students know whether they have been accepted, denied…
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