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College : Colleges taking over where high schools fail: Patterns in freshman writing

The high school English classes clearly are not getting our kids ready for college. While I can understand that the high school classes have different goals for how papers and reports are written, the quality of writing that comes out … Continue reading

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University : Tips on choosing the right university

Picking a university can be as crucial as picking a life partner. Why? Because the education you receive at a university will not only influence the rest of your life, but your career, your family, your choices and more. Your … Continue reading

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Padding the college application: What about extracurriculars?

For more than a decade, I have been an admissions representative for my undergraduate college. This means that I interview 5-10 high school seniors each fall and winter who have applied to my alma mater, and I rate them. While … Continue reading

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College : Why you should do a college internship

Many colleges offer internships in a variety of fields and if they aren’t college sponsored, then the individual businesses may offer them. A good place to start would be with your advisor in the school of your major; if you … Continue reading

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