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Season 1 Episode 56
Major revisions of the major standardized college entrance exams come few, far between, and with great fanfare. Don't take this to mean, however, tha…
6 years, 8 months ago
Reducing Friction in the College Admissions Process
Season 1 Episode 55
While qualifying for admission to a competitive college or university requires endless hours of study and commitment, applying to such a school shoul…
6 years, 8 months ago
What You Need To Know About Student Loans
Season 1 Episode 54
While getting into college seems like a Herculean task requiring the collaboration and contributions of a team of experts, paying for college can--be…
6 years, 8 months ago
Gallup Alumni Survey and the Six College Experiences that Drive Success
Season 1 Episode 53
Since 2014, Gallup has investigated some of the most important outcomes of higher education through a survey of college graduates. What valuable less…
6 years, 8 months ago
Test Scores and the NCAA Clearinghouse
Season 1 Episode 52
Many high school students dream about playing sports on the college level. However, entering the application and recruitment process with low grades …
6 years, 8 months ago
Helping Students Prepare For The Demands Of College
Season 1 Episode 51
Too many students, parents, and professionals act as if high schoolers magically transform into independent, motivated, productive college students r…
6 years, 9 months ago
Utilizing A Reflection Journal To Prepare For Your College Essay
Season 1 Episode 50
The college essay provides teens their single best chance to speak from the heart and share something significant that does not come through the rest…
6 years, 9 months ago
Does Where You Go To College Matter?
Season 1 Episode 49
Many families embark on the college search process with a magical "dream school" in mind. But what if the dream doesn't match the reality? Amy and Mi…
6 years, 9 months ago
How Test Prep And Sports Are Similar
Season 1 Episode 48
We live in a society where most people hate tests with the same intensity they love sports. Would this stark dichotomy exist if the many parallels be…
6 years, 9 months ago
Why Grade Inflation Is Harmful
Season 1 Episode 47
Grade inflation often seems like a trivial offense, a somewhat victimless crime. However, evidence suggests the exact opposite, that the practice und…
6 years, 10 months ago