You’ve gotten your college acceptances, and you’ve gotten some rejections. One rejection was where you really wanted to go. Now is there...
Archive - January 2012
The Real Costs of College
The Econmist recently quoted Kevin Carey: “…if the lifetime wage premium for a college grad is a million dollars over 40 years, then how...
The Common Application will be Updated
Get ready! Common App 4.0 is on its way.
Best Advice from Guidance Counselors for College Applications
Guidance counselors have all kinds of advice, but here are some areas you should be picking their brains for.
Can Too Much Praise Hurt Chances for College Admission?
New studies indicate there is backlash to praise of student achievement and intellect. The old philosophy was that high praise equaled high...
National Colleges Your HS Guidance Counselors Recommend
Last year high school guidance counselors from across the country were asked what schools they like to recommend to their students for the best...
Financial Aid for International Students
Most financial aid for attending a U. S. college is restricted to American citizens and green-card holders, and most financial aid packages are based...
Find Out What College Admissions Officers Want
What are College admissions officers thinking? How can you impress an admission reader with your application? Parliament Tutors is talking with...
Free Courses at MIT
In the spring of 2012 MIT will be launching MITx, a new online learning initiative. MITx will be offered on an interactive platform that will allow...