Changes Coming to Common College Application Next Year
Officials from the Common Application announce changes for 2013 standard form. Read Full Post >
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October 22, 2012
September 25, 2012
Weighing SAT and ACT Scores in College Admissions
A survey of admissions officers finds 18 percent feel submitting both an ACT and SAT score gives students an advantage. Read Full Post >
May 29, 2012
More Top-Tier Colleges in Rankings Doesn't Mean Better Quality
Researchers critique value of college rankings and encourage student to look beyond the lists for right fit. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2012
Feedback Requested on Federal Tools for College Comparisons
Administration seeking feedback on new draft of college scorecard to help students compare value and affordability of schools. Read Full Post >
December 22, 2011
Top 2011 College Bound Posts Span Access to Completion
Looking back at the most-read College Bound posts of the year, you can see a range of issues. From policymakers to parents to educators, you were drawn to stories about applications and access, completion and jobs. So, a drum roll please.....The top 10 stories, as measured by hits on this blog, fo... Read Full Post >
October 13, 2011
Answers to Common FAQs About the Common App
High school students across the country are busily wrapping up their Common Apps this month to make the first round of deadlines in a college-application season that, for many, will not end until Dec. 31. So much for the plan to do it over the summer. The reality is that there will be many late ni... Read Full Post >
October 03, 2011
New Online Tool to Help Students in College-Search Process
A website—Acceptly.com—launches today to help high school students keep organized and tap into resources needed in the college-search process. The free, online site has sections with information on academics, activities, testing, college choice, applications, and financial aid. There ar... Read Full Post >
September 12, 2011
U.S. News Best Colleges List Unveiled Today
It's out. U.S. News and World Report has posted its 2012 Best Colleges rankings. Read Full Post >
August 17, 2011
Webinar Today on Access to College for Low-Income Students
Just a reminder to join me for a free Education Week webinar today at 2 p.m. EST to discuss access to college for low-income students. The presenters will be Jennifer Engle from the Education Trust and Traci Kirtley of Admission Possible. For more information or to register, click here. Read Full Post >
June 21, 2011
New Study Questions Validity of Two Parts of ACT
The validity of the ACT in predicting college success has come under scrutiny in a new paper out by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Read Full Post >
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