Monthly Archives: June 2012

Did you know that need-blind admissions means that students are admitted based solely on their application?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Need-blind schools are generally lauded for considering a student’s academic and personal achievements first, and financial need second. In her article, “Chart: Generous Colleges That Claim to Admit only on Merit,” Kim Clark analyzes the pros and cons of the need-blind system, and provides a list of colleges and universities with need-blind policies: http://bit.ly/needblind

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Did you know that students can get published in Imagine magazine, put out by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

In five issues each year, Imagine magazine invites students to explore big ideas on topics in the sciences, arts, and humanities. Students submit proposals and, if chosen, work with a professional writer and are published in the print edition of Imagine. The Imagine website is also a wonderful resource for links to summer programs, internships, and student competitions: http://bit.ly/ctyimagine

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Did you know that more schools are creating opportunities for students to attain a three-year degree?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Hartwick College just graduated its first three-year undergraduate class; the president of Wesleyan University also recently announced his desire to encourage a three-year degree. Participation in a three-year degree eliminates the fourth year of tuition and may also put the student in the job market a year early. A three-year degree would also accelerate the pace of completion and open more seats for high-education, allowing more adults to attain a college degree.

For more information on Hartwick’s three-year bachelor’s degree, click here: http://bit.ly/hartwickthreeyeardegree

For the story behind Wesleyan’s decision to create a three-year degree, follow this link: http://bit.ly/wesleyanthreeyeardegree

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Did you know that you can take a virtual campus tour of almost any college or university before you decide whether or not to visit a campus in person?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

You can get a feel for the layout in advance, and impress the tour guides and admission staff when you get there by asking to see a particular building or department (of course, make sure the building or department you wish to see or investigate lines up with your interests. Do not ask to see just any random building!) Visit www.campustours.com to see the most comprehensive database of virtual tours. Have fun choosing your potential future campus!

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