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jzlevison
Apr 30, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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 21, 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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jzlevison
Jun 1, 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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jzlevison
May 20, 20212 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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jzlevison
May 13, 20213 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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jzlevison
May 5, 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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jzlevison
Apr 12, 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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jzlevison
Mar 9, 20213 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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