By kmurphy on
Monday, August 23, 2010
U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings was released this month, and as usual, controversy has followed. While I agree that too many...
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By kmurphy on
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
This year the Common Application will not go live until August 1st, which is a month later than last year. There are several changes to the application this year, which include questions about language proficiency and religious...
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By kmurphy on
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
According to a survey released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, private colleges will increase tuition and fees by an average of 4.5% during the 2010-11 year. While college tuition hikes continue...
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By kmurphy on
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
I saw an article this week in The Choice, an education blog dedicated to the college admission process in The New York Times. The writer shared some thoughts about her recent visit to Middlebury College with her daughter and posted...
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By kmurphy on
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
This past week the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) released a survey of the "Top 10 Strengths and Experiences Colleges Look for in High School Students." The survey reflects the collective opinions of the...
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By kmurphy on
Monday, June 14, 2010
Why Should You Visit?
I don't think there are many of you out there that would buy an expensive pair of jeans or a new car without trying it out. You can read about it, look at pictures, but you really don't know how it fits...
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By kmurphy on
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Everyone loves a great bargain, especially when it comes to college tuition. It is a little known secret that there is a small group of colleges in the U.S. that offer a free education. There is one caveat though; some do charge...
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By kmurphy on
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
On Tuesday, Dr. Phillip Ballinger, Director of Undergraduate Admission at UW announced that the admissions office was adopting a new policy that would affect students applying this year. Beginning this fall, UW will adopt a "pooling"...
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By kmurphy on
Monday, May 31, 2010
If you are anything like me, you have grown tired of hearing about certain colleges that seem to grab the spotlight. If you are interested in taking a deeper look at some colleges that fly under the radar, but are arguably just...
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By kmurphy on
Friday, May 28, 2010
I know what you are thinking seniors - it is all downhill from here until graduation. You have officially enrolled at your future college and you are ready to coast to the finish line. But there is a little something you might...
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