Thomas Paine once said: “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” General George S. Patton describes it further: “We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” When it…
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Tackling the College Interview
If you want to show a college that you’re more than your SAT score and your cumulative GPA, the college interview is the perfect place to do it. While interviews aren’t mandatory, the 30 to 60 minutes you’ll spend with…
Continue reading...Conquering the SAT
What is SAT? The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test is basically a standardized test for students that are interested in taking admission at US colleges and universities. The most important thing to note about this test is that it is…
Continue reading...Rankings and Choices
I am no fan of the rankings, they can lead to wrong college choices. However, with the new U.S. News College Rankings out last week, South Floridians have a lot to celebrate. Once more, the University of Miami located in…
Continue reading...The College Essay
The College Essay One of the most important differentiators in college admissions can be the essays. How do adcoms choose between two college candidates with the same SAT scores, similar GPAs and great extracurricular activities? There is the interview, the…
Continue reading...Sacandole Provecho a la Educacion Superior
Al ver nuevas estadisticas del Departamento de Empleo de USA no podemos mas que pensar, vale la pena invertir en la educacion universitaria? Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM habla acerca del tema, brindando las noticias…
Continue reading...Educacion Superior – Una Prioridad para Quien?
Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, respecto a noticias en Educacion Superior en USA. Enterese de lo mas reciente en materia financiera y las ultimas estadisticas en subsidios para la educacion superior. Our most recent program…
Continue reading...Common Application 2010-2011
The Common App is out! Seniors, it’s time to create a login and password and begin filling out the Common App, and then also taking a look at the supplements of the schools you selected. You can find the place…
Continue reading...Vegan and Green Colleges
Here is some curious information shared by Carolyn Kost, from the Stevenson School.. Peta’s Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges http://www.peta2.com/college/c-vegschools-winners.asp llege/c-vegschools-winners.asp Sierra Club’s Cool Schools: http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200909/coolschools/ Green Colleges: http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/12/2009/green-degree-6-ecofriendly-colleges-america/ http://www.insidecollege.com/reno/15-Green-Colleges-and-Universities/253/list.do Colleges that allow companion animals: http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/05/2010/pet-friendly-colleges/ http://www.petside.com/the-sidewalk/top-pet-friendly-colleges.php Mother Jones Magazine Top 10…
Continue reading...Colleges Requiring SAT Subject Tests
We bring to our students this thorough list of schools requiring Subject Tests for Freshman Admissions in 2010-2011. This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni, New Jersey Association for College Admissions Counseling Executive Board Member and member of the Professional…
Continue reading...Higher Education – A Priority for Who
A recently published report by the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs demonstrates that although the U.S. is currently undergoing an economic downturn, higher education still remains a priority. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, the Annual…
Continue reading...Getting your Money’s Worth when Thinking of College
South Oregon’s Mail Tribune publishes an article “Will that college degree pay off in the long run?” and makes us reflect on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics. These state, among other things, that a college education might not…
Continue reading...Diversity and the College Applicant
Everyone knows most colleges and universities care about diversity, they seek students from multiple backgrounds, not just races but cultures, religions, hobbies, walks of life, etc. The question is why? According to Patricia Gurin, Professor of Psychology at the University…
Continue reading...Top 10 Tools for New College Students
Take a look at the Top Ten Tools by GradeGuru.com that can support you as a freshman in college (hint: many of them are useful also as a high school student and later on for grad school or in…
Continue reading...No estas listo para la Universidad?
Opciones para Recien Graduados del Liceo Nuestro programa radial con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM acerca de opciones para recien graduados de bachillerato, que desean tomarse un ano antes de entrar en la universidad… Our radio show this week…
Continue reading...Give Yourself a Great GAP Year
What do Princeton, Harvard, Tufts and MIT have in common? They all encourage you to take a gap year BEFORE entering college. While this isn’t mandatory, it’s a great idea to consider. The GAP year will give you a much-needed…
Continue reading...Show Radial – Como Escoger Universidades
Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM acerca de Como Escoger Universidades. Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM on the topic of how to choose a college to attend. Sorry folks, only…
Continue reading...A Tough Decision – Which College to Attend?
If you’ve been watching TV perhaps you have heard of Dakota Root, she’s the homeschooled girl who was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale Columbia, Penn, Brown, Duke, Chicago, Cal-Berkeley, USC and several other elite schools in America. So how did…
Continue reading...2011 CommonApp Preview
College Applicants seeking admissions for August 2011 can find a preview version of the 2010-11 Common Application in the News section of the Common App website. Click this link to go directly into the 2010-2011 Common Application.
Continue reading...Tackling the Dangerous College Transition Process
By Claudine Vainrub Unlike high school, college is the embodiment of freedom. Your parents aren’t there to make sure you wake up in the morning, do your homework and stay out of trouble. You’re free to study as much or…
Continue reading...Radio Show – Summer Jobs
Our weekly segment with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM regarding summer jobs and how they can support your college admissions process. Sorry folks, only EN ESPANOL… Nuestro segmento radial con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM Circuito Union Radio,…
Continue reading...Taking Advantage of your Summer
Internships and other ways to make a use of your summer vacation By Claudine Vainrub Gone are the days when summer vacation time was solely used for going to the beach, being lazy and relaxing around the house. With the…
Continue reading...Florida College Fair
College Fair for Private Colleges and Universities of Florida Date: May 11, 2010 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Place: Lynn University Louis and Anne Green Center for the Expressive Arts 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton Information sessions on Financial Aid and other…
Continue reading...Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, Stanford
Seeking Admission to Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Duke University or Georgetown University? Read on… Learn all about these amazing schools, and what they have to offer here if Florida or in many other places throughout the U.S.…
Continue reading...The 4-Year Plan
Implications of Not Having One for College Admissions Planning is of the essence in high school years, especially if interested in opening doors forward. The flexibility allowed by the high school curriculum throughout the U.S. can have a downside –…
Continue reading...Florida College Fair
To our students who love Florida schools, here is a great opportunity… CollegeWeekLive is proud to announce CollegeWeekLive FLORIDA DAY, the first online college fair devoted entirely to schools in Florida! CollegeWeekLive FLORIDA DAY takes place May 6th from 12…
Continue reading...Costo Universitario – Show Radial
Our Weekly segment on Actualidad 1020 AM with Eli Bravo, this week on the Cost of Education. Sorry folks, only in Spanish… Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli Bravo acerca del Costo de la Educacion Universitaria. Costo de la educacion…
Continue reading...Congratulations to our Wonderful Students!
To this year’s EduPlan superachievers – Yes! This means you! We are so proud of your successes! You worked hard to achieve your best, and we are thrilled that colleges and universities all across the U.S. recognized your talent! Full…
Continue reading...The New Financial Aid Formula
By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan With the passing of the healthcare bill, the topic of education has taken a second place in the minds of the Americans. However, there are interesting news regarding financial aid as this…
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