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The U.S. Affirmative Action Ruling Reverberates Abroad
For my high-school students in Europe, the news from the U.S. usually has the feel of dispatches from a distant, parallel universe. But...
jzlevison
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Apr 30, 20224 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Mar 27, 20223 min read
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Don't Get Lost In Translation
What’s the difference between a course and a major? Or a Baccalaureate and a Bachelor’s? There is not only an ocean between the US and...
jzlevison
Feb 6, 20223 min read
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The Early Decision Decision
Early or regular decision? In addition to managing tests, grades, research, recommendations, resumes, essays, and deadlines, many...
jzlevison
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Jun 21, 20213 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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Tuition Roulette
For university-bound students planning to study in the U.S., the only thing more shocking about a school’s sticker price is the discovery...
jzlevison
May 20, 20212 min read
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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...
jzlevison
May 13, 20213 min read
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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...
jzlevison
May 5, 20213 min read
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International Students: You Can Qualify for U.S. Financial Aid
As senior-year students spend these weeks mulling over their university options, too many feel like they’re facing a financial brick...
jzlevison
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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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...
jzlevison
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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