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The top ten reasons you won't apply: college visits from hell

Searching for colleges should always involve a campus visit. What looks good on a website (which, after all, is a marketing tool) is often very...
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Finding the right college: are you aiming too low?

There’s a college dropout crisis in America. Just 56 percent of freshmen nationwide graduate within four years, and the time it takes to earn...
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College admissions hot topic: are you struck with brand name paralysis?

What is “brand name paralysis” and why is it a detriment to choosing a college that meets students’ academic and social needs? I...
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The four fatal errors of college admissions

Parents entering the college admissions process are prone to “Four Fatal Errors,”according to Howard Verman, a college counselor with...
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Visiting colleges during April vacation? Consider these.

Dreaming of college in a big city? Just in time for planning April vacation visits, here are five more schools that might not be on your radar...
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Choosing a big-city college

Earlier this week I asked College Admissions Counselor Howard Verman to offer his perspective on going to college in a city. What are the...
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