How do you describe where you live? City? Suburb? Country? As you explore colleges, one thing to consider is the location of the college. Location can make a significant impact on your college experience. Think about where you want to go to school. Here are terms and definitions used in college “locations”: • Major City:

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

Are you looking for scholarship money for college and grad school education? Then learning about school endowments can make a difference for you! University and College Endowments allow schools to provide merit and need-based scholarships for admitted students. Here is some information on College Endowments, what they are and the amounts available… University Endowments Endowments

When seeking college admissions help from a professional independent college admissions counselor, here are some things that you might want to ask they help you with. A top independent college consultant will provide all these services, and more. Assist students during the college planning, college application and final decision phases of the College and Graduate

How to achieve college and graduate admissions as an International Student Applying for a college or university in the United States is a big opportunity for many students from abroad. It’s actually quite exciting because you would be studying in a place so different from your own, which can be a very enriching experience. If

About the TOEFL and its added value English communication skills are an important factor in achieving academic success in many higher education programs offered in the U.S. A college and graduate school student in the United States will require ability to understand, read, write and speak English. For this reason, colleges and universities in the

Here is the information so far for SAT test dates in 2009 as published in College Board… U.S. Registration Deadlines 2009 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) March 14, 2009 SAT only February 10, 2009 May 2, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests March 31, 2009 June 6, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests May

Here are some international TOEFL dates, as published by ETS. Country/Location State/Province City Testing Format Test Dates Argentina Buenos Aires Internet-based Test Fri., Dec 12, 2008 Sat., Jan 10, 2009 Sat., Jan 17, 2009 Fri., Jan 23, 2009 Sat., Feb 14, 2009 Sat., Feb 21, 2009 Fri., Feb 27, 2009 Argentina Cordoba Internet-based Test No

What to do to enhance your chances of getting into an MBA program when you are waitlisted You are ready for the MBA deadline, anxiously awaiting the response. The day arrives and it’s a… Maybe?!? Do not get too flustered, if you are waitlisted for an MBA program, this actually means that you are qualified

Are you ready to Enter the College and Graduate School Admissions Race?  With EduPlan, you will be! We focus in the specific fields of College and Master’s Degree Programs’ Admissions. Whether you are a College, MBA Applicant, Graduate School Candidate or interested in any other field of study, we are experts in showing off your

We received today this statement from one of our MBA candidates this year (we keep the name confidential, as per NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice – SPGP regarding client confidentiality). If you are seeking a college counselor or graduate school admissions consultant, this can help you evaluate if a consultant will provide the

Here is the 2008-2009 Calendar to take the Standardized Tests – SAT´s: 2008-09 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline Late (a fee applies) October 4, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests September 9, 2008 September 14, 2008 November 1, 2008 SAT & Subject Tests September 26, 2008 October 11, 2008 December 6, 2008 SAT & Subject

As just published by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, NACAC, a new college scholarship opportunity has opened. Provided by The Journal of College Admission and NACAC, the organization will grant US$1,000 to the seven students selected for submitting student-written articles about the college-transition and admission process (the college search, application process, transitioning from high school

Congratulations to our College and Graduate School Admissions Customers this year!  Not only have you achieved acceptance in top U.S. programs, but you have also earned Merit-based Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, Columbia University and Hartford University by proving to be outstanding International Applicants.   Only a very small percentage of International

What would you think if you saw this? (From Daniel Solove´s Concurring Opinions Blog) I almost fell for it, but then again, is it too far from reality? Do you know how the ranking process really works? If you do not, you are one of many. Here is the official info on the criteria used for the

New College and Graduate School Statistics on Admissions, Tuition and more… Published by the United States Government Accountability Office, a report on Tuition Patterns gives us new data on college and graduate school admission. Their summary of findings indicates that  more students are enrolling in college than ever before (approximately 19% more in public institutions, and 15%

Did you know that Songwriting is the fourth most popular college major searched on AOL? I guess it is safe to say that many Millenials are looking for careers with spark! Four of the top ten within the performing arts industry. Check out the top ten searches for college majors in AOL search: 1. Major in government