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The SAT Resurrection
The pressure is on. The high school classes of 2021 and 2022 will provide invaluable evidence regarding the SAT/ACT and whether these tests actually predict...
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Are You Curious?
Colleges want to know if you are curious. But what are they really looking for, and where can you provide evidence of your curiosity? “I have...
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Learning vs College Applications
“What should I do during vacation… you know, to look good on college applications?” I hear this question often. Students and parents usually want...
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The Honor Code
I just returned from the land of over a thousand, small, outstanding, liberal-arts colleges. I believe it is called… Minnesota. Okay, that might be...
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New Day Northwest – Preparing for College Applications
Educating students and families about the college application and admissions process is my professional mission, and a good way to reach students and families...
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Early Admission Applications: The Gap Widens
There it went, November 1st, 2019—The Early Decision & Early Action, Crazy Train. Yes, the strong seem to get more While the weak ones...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to LA
I just presented at the IECA—International Educational Consultants Association—National Conference in Los Angeles. My session was titled “Critical Considerations in STEM Education.” Unfortunately, my...
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University of British Columbia – International College of Mystery
Let’s talk about colleges, Canada, and poutine. As a Washington State native, crossing the border to Canada has always been a bit of a...
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Colleges in the East…of Washington…State.
I just returned from touring a few of the fine colleges and universities of Eastern Washington and Idaho. As usual, I made a point...
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Too Young to Think About College!
“An eighth-grader should not be thinking about college. They should be focused on being a kid.” I have heard variations of this statement for...
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