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Being Smart About Admissions Means Managing Uncertainty

May 1 used to be hailed in the US as College Decision Day, since that was the deadline by which students had to accept or decline their...

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The Liberal Arts College Difference

“Have you considered applying to a liberal arts college,’’ the admissions consultant asks. The student stares back, blankly. “What’s a...

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The Truth About the College Essay

When it comes to writing the college essay, it seems like everyone has advice. Precisely because it is personal and subjective, the...

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This Summer's Assignment: Who To Be, Rather Than What To Do

School’s out, summer’s here, and there’s a fire-hose of information about all the ways to utilize the coming weeks to advance the...

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The Pandemic's Lesson of Resilience

Resilience is the new buzzword in university admissions. And maybe it’s the key to pandemic survival and recovery, and maybe it’s a key...

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Merit Aid: A Win-Win?

Students and families who may have difficulty affording the sticker price for U.S. colleges and universities often have a basic...

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The Campus Visit: International Edition

Campus visits are part of the research that helps students identify potentially “right fit” schools. Even with a plethora of information...

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The New Common App Essay Prompts Are Out

The prompts for the 2021-2022 Common App essay have been announced, and there is a new one added to the list this year: Reflect on...

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The UB4U Library Launch

The UB4U Library is open for business. It’s an easy, visual, one-stop, no-cost knowledge shop for university-bound students and families....