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How Are Students Judged Against Other Applicants From Their High School?
Is it harder to get into a school when half of your graduating class seems to be applying?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions high school 

Do Prep School Students Have an Automatic Advantage?
Does attending a prep school make you a more attractive candidate?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions public school private school prep school 

How Can Parents Help Students With the Application Process?
What can parents do to help their children get into their top-choice colleges?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions parents essay college visits 

Can Not Reporting Race Make a White Applicant More Likely to Gain Admission?
Can choosing not to report his or her race work to a white student's advantage?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions race 

How Are International Students Evaluated?
Want to know how admissions officers view students from outside of the U.S.?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions international students 

How Does It Look If a Student Chooses to Defer Admission?
Can taking a year off actually work to your advantage?
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Posted: 2/3/10
Tags: college applications admissions defer high school service job 

What Makes a Successful College Interview?
What are admissions offices really looking for when you come in for an interview? 
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Posted: 1/25/10
Tags: college applications admissions interview 

How Much Time Do Admissions Officers Spend On Each Application?
How thoroughly do admissions officers evaluate each of the applications that come across their desks?
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Posted: 1/21/10
Tags: college applications admissions admissions officers 

How Are Colleges Using Social Media to Reach Out to Prospective Students?
What happens when colleges enter the world of Facebook and Twitter?
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Posted: 1/21/10
Tags: college applications admissions social media social networking facebook twitter 

What Should You Do If Your High School Doesn't Offer Advanced Classes?
Most applicants want to stand out to admissions officers, but some find that course selection at their high school is limited.
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Posted: 1/21/10
Tags: college applications admissions high school classes grades ap advanced placement honors 

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