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...
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jzlevison
- Apr 30, 2022
- 4 min
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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jzlevison
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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jzlevison
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
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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jzlevison
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
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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jzlevison
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
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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jzlevison
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
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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jzlevison
- Mar 20, 2021
- 1 min
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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