Here is a newsletter from MDC. It does not just have information about MDC  scholarships; it also has good valuable information about other internet scholarship  search sites as well. It is typical that many students apply to MDC late in their senior year. This usually  occurs shortly after they realize that their acceptance into one

Greetings from Indiana University! Indiana University Bloomington is coming to your area! You have questions about college, and we’re coming to you with answers. At the IU Preview in your area you will learn more about the outstanding opportunities at Indiana University Bloomington. You can also meet other students and connect with admissions staff to get

Applying to college is a gamble.  You send your applications and test results off to a handful of universities with no guarantee of which ones will accept you, which one you will choose, or if you’re going to be happy with the end result.  You play your cards and hope to win.  There are a

    When dealing with the college admissions process, there are two types of counselors available. There are the independent college counselors, and there are college counselors or advisors. These two types differ in many ways. The first one is paid for by the student, while the latter is employed by the school. The organizations

This list includes institutions that are “test optional,” “test flexible” or otherwise de-emphasize the use of standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT. As the notes indicate, some schools exempt students who meet grade-point average or class rank

        Miami-Dade County Public Schools is offering exciting new innovations that will make the school year interesting, more relevant, and more productive for students, parents and educators. “We are exploring every possibility of making access to our world class educational system easier for parents and students, through the use of technology and innovation,”

Technology is nothing new, but today it is threatening to take our jobs like never before. “A machine doesn’t have to be perfect, just better than a human.” Already, automation is taking thousands of jobs around the world. From self driving cars, to automated coffee machines. This video dives into the harsh realities that our

I’m not meaning to add any pressure at an already stressful time, but as you enter your senior year of high school, the college application clock is ticking.  In just a few months, you will need to complete the application process, so, if you haven’t already settled on your six top college choices, now is

Remember when you were a kid and summers seemed to last forever?  Now that high school is over and you are heading off to college, this summer probably feels like it’s flown past in the blink of an eye.  In a matter of weeks you will have moved into student digs and started classes, so

Frank Bruni tells us about an innovative seminar on The Opinion Pages  HERE.   “This was the seminar’s sixth consecutive summer and the first in which the number of students rose to 30 from 15. The course intends to get them ready for higher education, and that isn’t unusual in and of itself. Many summer

The Wall Street Journal asks for feedback on financial aid costs. This could potentially increase awareness about college costs and financial aid for the upcoming school year. Click HERE to see the form.      

The future of MIT education on MIT News by Steve Bradt  HERE. Excerpt: “The past few years have brought mounting evidence that higher education stands at a crossroads,” Reif wrote. “As with any disruptive technology, MOOCs have been viewed with enthusiasm in many quarters and skepticism in some. However, the underlying facts are inarguable: that the

  In need of guidance for the beginning steps of the college search? Huffington Post College answers a few questions you might be asking. Jeannie Borin offers valuable advice on Got College Prep Questions? Answers Are Here!  

An interesting interview  about the matter with Michael S. Roth, author of Beyond the University, on NPR:  Amid Rising College Costs, A Defense of the Liberal Arts by NPR Staff. “Higher education in the United States has traditionally functioned as a vehicle for social mobility. And as costs have escalated and financial aid has not kept up with

Here’s an interesting article by The New York Times about MBA Admissions and what to expect this year ahead… BUSINESS SCHOOLS ADD ADMISSIONS BELLS AND WHISTLES by Laura Pappano “Of course you need killer G.M.A.T.s and sparkling recommendations. But amid all the coaching, packaging and prep, M.B.A. gatekeepers also want to see the authentic you —

  Barely a few weeks into your final year of high school and you’ve got some big decisions to make.  Hopefully, by now, you will have decided whether or not you want to go to college, and maybe even where you would like to apply.  The next big decision is when and how to apply

How to Prepare for College Admissions During the Summer if you are a Rising Senior You are a junior going into your summer vacation. You’re getting ready for your senior year, and thinking that you will spend your summer just enjoying and relaxing… Think again! College applications are due between October and January of your

  Barely a few weeks into your final year of high school and you’ve got some big decisions to make.  Hopefully, by now, you will have decided whether or not you want to go to college, and maybe even where you would like to apply.  The next big decision is when and how to apply

Applying for college this year?  Congratulations!  You have a new best friend.  It’s called the Common Application (www.commonapp.org) and its sole purpose is to make your life easier during these stressful months of preparing for your next stage in life.  You’ve made it to your final year of high school, written your exams and even

Here is a list of colleges as classified by their selectivity, according to criteria developed by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges (2009). The list can be sorted alphabetically, by state or by selectivity group. For selectivity categories, 1 indicates “most competitive,” 2 is “highly competitive plus,” 3 is “highly competitive,” and 4 is “very competitive

Noodle is an extensive that helps you find the perfect educational opportunity. From k-12, to tutors, to graduate degrees, to weekend classes, Noodle connects people with each other and educational options. “Noodle will tell you not just a list of colleges matching your search criteria—if you enter your grades and transcript information, it can tell you

Before accepting an admissions offer from a college, a college visit can provide valuable feedback on whether that institution provides the best fit for you as a college student. Rather than banking on a college website, make sure that you visit colleges. The main advantage of doing this is that you are going to get

Most people think that starting for college is something to be considered when they are their senior years of high school. It’s actually better to start plans and preparations for college much earlier. Actually the right time to being thinking about college is around the sixth or the seventh grade.  Why? This is the time

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 competition evident in the college admissions race, it pays off to think about doing

  One of the most important differentiators in college admissions can be the essays. How do admissions counselors choose between two college candidates with the same SAT scores, similar GPAs and great extracurricular activities? There is the interview, the rigor of the high school attended, the communications with the schools, but mostly, the essays. This

Traveling abroad can be exciting and challenging for any student. While you will get the chance to experience a brand new way of life, you will still be a stranger in a strange land. The most difficult thing for any person to do is absorb the content of their studies while adjusting to a serious

EVANSTON, Ill. — At the University of Tennessee this year, some fraternity pledges had hot sauce poured on their genitals. At Emory in Atlanta, pledges were required to consume items “not typical for eating” and to engage in fistfights. And at Wesleyan in Connecticut, a few months after the university reached a settlement with a

If you were considering that a college education might noy be necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, here is a wonderful article from Forbes that will shed some light into this topic… famous Entrepreneurs: Who They Are And How They Were Educated http://www.forbes.com/sites/davelavinsky/2014/04/11/famous-entrepreneurs-who-they-are-and-how-they-were-educated/

If you were considering a structured gap year, here is a new opportunity that you must read about! http://bigstory.ap.org/article/college-offers-pay-students-take-year

As we begin a brand new year, we embrace the new challenges that 2014 may bring. Some of you might have experienced in 2013, the joy of receiving an acceptance letter to the college of their dreams. For others, the route to success might be just about to begin. Whether you are applying for college

EduPlan, your college admissions counselor would like to share another interesting study related to education, published on the insidehighered.com, written by Scott Jaschik. The article describes how certain fields of study help women earn salaries as high as the salaries men earn, based on a recent study. Your college admissions counselor guides you in the

The Bright Futures Scholarship application becomes available on December first of each year. Students applying for this scholarship program sponsored by the Florida Lottery should do so before they graduate high school in order to receive the award, otherwise they will not be eligible for this award later on. The website is easy to navigate

A report from The Washington Post, sent to us by Randy McKnight, from AGM-College Advisors, explains how it is common in the U.S for some Universities to have several empty seats in the Freshman year.  Higher education costs or high school drop outs could be the cause. Please read more details in the following article

CollegeExplorations.com sent us a very interesting article published on the examiner.com, regarding the technical problems with the Common App and its impact in early decision or Early Action (EA). Some Universities were able to report early enough of their success despite the problems student encountered. It actually ended up being very successful based on reports

Randy McKnight, from AGM-College Advisors, LLC, has shared an Article with EduPlan, that shows  how students with a high GPA and those who have been involved in their community, are being rejected from the University of their dream. Read the story of Amanda Scarangella. Loudoun Supervisors push to limit out-of-state students in Virginia universities By

In a report Published by PBS Newshour, Latino dropouts testimonies have been put into perspective based on crisis through the eyes of six Latino students. Filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz, showcases extraordinary children stories and used them as a metaphor based on the lives of 6 Latino  kids, from different parts of the USA. Ruiz, said, that

Our own Claudine Vainrub, Principal at EduPlan and college and career counselor, has been once again quoted in an online article related to education. In the article published by Yahoo Education “Seven degrees for high-income careers”, Ms. Vainrub expressed her opinion about Psychology degrees:  “Psychology majors become great assets in corporate departments such as human

Did you ever imagine having Cinderella as a study buddy? It is obvious that college admission is not  fairy tell. However, the following article published on ivillage.com, writer Allie Sutherland, was able to match some of our favorite Disney princesses to the colleges and universities that would make their professional dreams come true. Find out

A report published on usnewsuniversitydirectory.com states that some colleges are using FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) data improperly in the admissions process. This free application, allows students to apply for financial aid and is one of the most commonly used online forms. The usnews universitydirectory  makes reference to a  publication in the Inside Higher

George Washington University admitted publicly last week, that they place students on a waitlist each year if they can not pay GW’s tuition, according to the gwhatchet.com.  The controversy arises because  their admissions policy states that the University remained need-blind. In a report published by the gwhatchet.com, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management, states that “students who meet

The new version of the Common Application that was launched back in August has been the cause for Colleges and Universities to extend their deadlines. As we’ve been reporting in recent articles, it has been due to technical difficulties.   The following article, published by the Examiner.com, states that the new application has caused frustration.

The Following list of ACT scores with Colleges accepting best composite, was originally compiled by Heath Einstein at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester in December,  2007. It was updated by Scott M. Doughty of The Pennington School in July, 2012. Another  update was made by Cigus Vanni from Cherry Hill High School West, in March

Students, please do your research! If you send in your college application early, remember to also send the SAT scores early. It is very important that you research and find out if the college or university that you are applying for has this requirement. Failure to do so, will delay your application process. To send

Florida’s 12th and newest state university, Florida Polytechnic University, will open  fall 2014  in Central Florida .   To learn more, please visit their website at: www.FloridaPolytechnic.org    

We see a lot of colleges/universities as the “Community” Question – Tell us about a community you belong to and what is your role within it. For those of you in need of answering this question, here is an interesting read on The New York Times referring to this topic. The article defines clients as

Presidents from various Florida colleges and universities are asking congress to pass an immigration reform that will allow international students to work after completing their advanced degrees. An article posted on WLRN.org states that more than 60 percent of students earning recent doctorates in engineering were non-citizens. The following article was published on September 17,

Big changes to the essay section have been implemented this year on the Common Application. This non-profit organization helps cut down the number of applications and essays, a student has to complete when applying to various colleges and universities. WLRN.ORG states on an article published on Monday, September 16 that “despite the rapid increase in

Ranking Princeton University as #1, the USNews has released the annual listing of Colleges and Universities ranked best at a national level. Schools in the National Universities category, such as the University of Chicago and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and Ph.D. programs. These colleges also

After analyzing College Board Data, the New York Times has produced a chart with information on Colleges and Universities that award aid based on academic promise. This data will be very useful for students who are not eligible for enough need-based aid. Source: http://www.nytimes.com It’s the fate of being in the middle: a good student but

It is no news that ethnic origin, religious affiliation, nationality, race, and class are taken under consideration for admissions purposes. However, we find that the need to include diversity can provide an opportunity for student applicants. “A study released this week by The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce reinforces the news we