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College Rankings: Money Magazine Weighs In

Top Tier Admissions

Earlier this month, Money Magazine released their annual list of the best colleges in America, providing a fresh perspective on institutions that excel not only in academic excellence but also in affordability and student outcomes. With so many factors to consider—academic programs, campus culture, future career prospects, etc.—it’s

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‘Exclusion U’ Documentary Exposes Ivy League Elitism

BestColleges

Student testimonials bear this out, at least anecdotally. To be fair, once admitted, low-income students receive ample aid , the film points out, often resulting in net costs that run lower than what they'd pay at their state schools. The Varsity Blues scandal , we're led to believe, was only the tip of the iceberg.

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Weekly Update x2: July 22

DC College Counseling

FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PASSES UNPOPULAR POLICY 8130 Major news coming out of Fairfax County — the School Board has approved a new measure that many parents are up in arms about. Starting in the spring of 2025, the ACT is getting a makeover of sorts. Test-takers can expect a shorter test, trimmed down from three hours to two.

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How to Write the Middlebury College Supplement 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

With their test-optional policy (only 42% of applicants last year submitted scores) and no supplement, you might think it only takes a click to convincingly apply to Middlebury. You still need to stand out, because it’s a competitive school. Try the literary magazine! This is in no way required. You will not be held to this.

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Meet My Co-hort: Robert Hitt

Heller Admissions Blog

He is now a 2nd year Master of Public Policy Student concentrating in Economic and Racial Equity. He is now a 2nd year Master of Public Policy Student concentrating in Economic and Racial Equity. I came back to the United States a year prior to coming to Heller, but before that I was teaching English in Rabat, Morocco for four years.

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Applying to The University of Chicago as an International Student

The Koppelman Group

The University of Chicago is one of the top schools in the United States, and is frequently mentioned in the same sentence as Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, and other top colleges, like Stanford. UChicago is grounded in a Core Curriculum that creates a shared foundation undergirding the experience for every student.

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How to Get Into Boston University: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities. Alumni hold positions in nearly every industry—you can find Boston Terriers in roles as magazine editors, state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs, U.S.