Craig Meister is a college admissions consultant and founder of Tactical College Consulting. He works with Baltimore-area high school students and parents throughout the admissions process and specializes in finding best-fit colleges and universities.

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Economic Woes and College Majors

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July 15, 10:21 AM

by Craig Meister, Baltimore College Prep Examiner

Ludwig von Mises Institute

Forbes Magazine came out with its most lucrative college majors list and Computer Engineering, Economics, and Electrical Engineering top the list. Interestingly, Political Science and History came in ahead of Business Management.

Though historically academia is slow to catch up to real-world events, with the mortgage, banking, and ultimately construction industries facing huge challenges, one must wonder if academic programs catering to future mortgage brokers, bankers, and construction managers will begin to feel the effects of real-world realities.

Taking it a step further, will colleges and universities that have prestigious programs that lead to careers in these troubled industries also take a hit in terms of both student demand and college rankings?

For more info: Forbes Most Lucrative College Majors

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I Lie, Cheat, Plagiarize…I’m Ethical.

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American high school students are treading in some dangerous territory, according to a new survey. Thirty-six percent said they used the Internet to plagiarize an assignment. Sixty-four percent of students cheated on a test in the past... Read More
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Can't Swing Harvard or Yale? Try St. Andrews or McGill.

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November 30, 10:48 PM

If an international degree seems even more thrilling than one from the Ivy League, plus you don't have what it takes to get into the Ivy League anyway, the New York Times says we are living in an era made just for you.Though take note: Not all are happy... Read More
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Attention High School Juniors: The College Admissions Process is About to Heat Up!

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November 23, 10:37 PM

If you are a high school junior or a parent of one, now is the time to plan and organize for the hectic college admissions process that lies ahead. While many students and parents think it's too early to prepare for the college search and application... Read More
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Early Decision ‘08: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

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More students than ever are applying early decision, even in a year full of financial uncertainty. For college applicants waiting to hear their fate some time in December, such news must come as an important reality check. The fact is that many very... Read More
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Consider Study Abroad Options When Creating College List

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Financial Crisis Hits Colleges & Their Applicants

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November 8, 7:41 PM

The growing international financial crisis is affecting access to higher education just as public and private universities are also forced to tighten their belts, according to a Tamar Lewin article in the New York Times. As state budgets... Read More
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College Life in the Big Apple: Pace University

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