2017-11-05 College Admissions: Learning from the Process
For most college students, the main goal of higher education is earning a degree that will lead to a successful and satisfying career. The years spent working on a program…
2017-10-22 College Admissions: Valuing More Than Just Test Scores
“We’re not just thinking about the classroom experience for our students, but the four year student experience. And so we’re trying to build a community, and make sure that you…
2017-10-07 College Admissions: Looking Beyond Big Name Schools
When students around the word think about higher education in the United States, a few images are likely to appear in their minds. They probably see beautiful old buildings, libraries…
2017-09-16 College Admissions: Understanding the Common Application
What do all of the over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States have in common? The answer is not a lot. These schools are all different in many…
2017-08-19 College Admissions: Identifying Helpful Resources
It is never too late to ask for help. This advice can be useful for anyone in their day-to-day life. It can also be important for someone hoping to get…
2017-02-24 You’ve Been Accepted … Not!
Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health recently emailed good news to 277 applicants. The emails said the Ivy League school is “delighted to welcome” the 277 applicants to its…
2008-05-01 Applicants Ask Colleges: Why Should I Accept You?
This is the VOA Special English Education Report. May first is an important date in the college admissions process in the United States. This is the last day for high…