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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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Mar 27, 20223 min read


The Early Decision Decision
Early or regular decision? In addition to managing tests, grades, research, recommendations, resumes, essays, and deadlines, many...
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Aug 30, 20213 min read


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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Jun 21, 20213 min read


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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Jun 1, 20213 min read


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...
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May 20, 20212 min read


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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May 13, 20213 min read


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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May 5, 20213 min read


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...
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Apr 12, 20213 min read


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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Mar 25, 20213 min read


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....
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Mar 20, 20211 min read


Putting 'Fit' First
It’s springtime, and as students prepare to hear from universities, it seems like a good time to reflect on “fit.” Fit is the watchword...
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Mar 9, 20213 min read
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