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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...

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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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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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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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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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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...