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College Visit: 31 Questions You Need to Ask

on March 29, 2010 in Academic quality, Academics, College Life, Other, Studying overseas

College visit. Yes, it’s that time of year  when high school seniors and juniors are planning college visits during spring break. You can learn a lot during a college visit so you need to make the most of the opportunity. During a campus visit, here are 31 questions that you should ask: College Graduation Track [...]

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2 Great Resources for Summer Programs for High School Students

on January 24, 2010 in Admissions, College readiness, Studying overseas

Now’s the time to start thinking about summer programs for high school students. The number of summer school programs and camps for teens can be daunting, but there are two resources that can make the search manageable. Enrichment Alley On this site you’ll find a great database of summer programs for teenagers that you can [...]

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College Bowl Money Pits, Studying Abroad and More

on December 20, 2009 in Ivy League, Studying overseas

It’s a relief to be sitting down to write this post. My husband, kids and I survived our annual holiday party. I cook for days, not including spending an entire Saturday making Christmas cookies, and by the time the party rolls around my back is screaming. Anyway, I survived the party for 65 people and [...]

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Studying Abroad: What Parents Need to Know

on December 16, 2009 in Academic majors, Academic quality, Academics, Parents, Studying overseas

My daughter Caitlin arrived home last night after studying abroad for the semester at the University of Barcelona. I am thrilled to have her home and I know it’s going to be very hard for me when she flies back to Spain at the end of January. As I discovered, a study abroad program can [...]

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Experiencing a Gap Year Before College

on November 3, 2009 in College readiness, Financial aid, Studying overseas

Today I’ve invited Kristin White, an author and independent college counselor, to share with us some surprising facts about a growing phenomenon: the gap year.  Kristin wrote a new book on the subject that’s entitled, The Complete Guide to the Gap Year: The Best Things To Do Between High School and College. The gap year [...]

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Generous Colleges for International Students

on October 7, 2009 in College Costs, Financial aid, Studying overseas

A high school counselor in Colombia asked me today how she could find American colleges that provide financial aid for international students who want to study in the United States. Actually, there are many schools that provide need-based aid to international students interested in American colleges and universities. Every year a member of the Overseas [...]

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