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Did you know that the common application is now available online?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Students who wish to matriculate during the fall of 2013 can now create their online common application profile and begin to add colleges to your “My Colleges” list. Make sure to double check that each of the schools to which you are applying accepts the common application. If one does not, sign up for their application separately. Create your account today! http://bit.ly/commonapplication

Did you know that Options for College is holding a college admissions workshop at the Yale Club on August 18th called The Way There? In the comforts of the Yale Club, this one-day workshop will provide valuable tools for college-bound students and their families and show how the college admission process can be life-affirming instead of soul-sucking. Breakfast and lunch are included. Seats are still available. OFC has helped over 1200 students worldwide – now it’s your turn. Register today at http://www.optionsforcollege.com/workshop/!

Call 646-378-7871 or email jfallon@optionsforcollege.com for more details.

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Did you know that you could spend a semester living and learning on a mountain in Vermont?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Every semester 45 highly motivated high school juniors attend The Mountain School of Milton Academy in Vershire, VT to live and work on the school’s farm. Students take five academic classes for full credit. English and Environmental Science are required, and students take three of the following: math, language, U.S. History, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities and Studio Art. Every student participates in the Outdoor Program, which counts as a Phys. Ed credit. Look into applying for next year: http://bit.ly/mountainschool

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

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

Did you know that The Island School on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas is for current, highly motivated high school students who would like to experience an alternative curriculum for a semester or summer?

The Island School offers a full high school curriculum, and the credits transfer to your current high school when you return. English, math, environmental art, history, applied scientific research, human ecology, and marine ecology are offered. SCUBA diving, island exploration, and two kayaking expeditions complement daily morning exercise and campus work that encourages each student to develop leadership and teamwork skills. This program is an especially good fit for students interested in marine biology and environmental science. Read more: http://bit.ly/theislandschool

Did you know that the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology was initially funded by NYC philanthropist Jacob Schiff?

The Technion, an Israeli-based public research university, is returning to its New York City roots by partnering with Cornell to create the Cornell NYC Tech Campus. Mayor Bloomberg is hopeful that this new campus will be the catalyst for New York City to replace Silicon Valley as the place to start new digital technology companies. “The new campus,” he said, “will spin off some 600 such companies in the next 30 years.”

The partnership was announced in late 2011 and the facilities are slated to open later this year. Click here for history on the initial stages of this project.

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Did you know that the common application is now available online?

Did you know that you could spend a semester living and learning on a mountain in Vermont?

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

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?

Did you know that The Island School on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas is for current, highly motivated high school students who would like to experience an alternative curriculum for a semester or summer?

Did you know that the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology was initially funded by NYC philanthropist Jacob Schiff?

Did you know that you can search for specific schools that are still accepting applications for fall 2012 (incoming class of 2016)?

Did you know that Cornell College (the one in Iowa) has a unique One-Course-At-A-Time or OCAAT scheduling system for students who prefer to concentrate on one subject at a time?

Did you know that Boston College has a Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) that awards full, merit-based tuition?

Did you know that applying early helps your chances of admissions at nearly every college or university?

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