As an apparent April Fools prank, Houghton College (Buffalo, NY) sent a press release announcing its intent to build a bio-dome around the school. The PR department thought it would be a great way to…
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How to Improve College Admissions
Yesterday the New York Times started an interesting debate on ways to improve the college admissions process in the United States. The article highlights the struggles the current system faces and the frustrations students and…
Are all college credits the same?
There was an interesting article on CNN.com yesterday that spoke of the effectiveness of a college education in the U.S. In the article you read how “time” is how we measure a secondary education. To…
How to Get Accepted to ALL 8 Ivy League Schools
Last year Kwasi Enin was accepted to every college where he applied (including all 8 Ivy League schools). For the first time he has allowed the press to publish his college admissions essay. Business Insider…
3 Questions to Consider when Comparing Admissions Offers
It is that time of year when your senior/ transfer students is learning where he or she got in to college. It can be very exciting and very stressful. That’s why I wanted to put…
Remember When Bath Time was the Biggest Challenge for Your Child?
There is a lot going on with college admissions right now. Many families are receiving their acceptances and their financial aid awards. It can be stressful hearing where your child got into…
Ohio State, Purdue, and Pepperdine come to Porter Ranch Library
Did you see our advertorial in the Daily News on Monday? If not… you really should check IT out. We are offering a unique opportunity in the community. Tomorrow, March 26th, we will be…
Top 10 Colleges for Studying Health Professions
USA Today came out with a list of the top 10 colleges where you can study health professions. I am often asked about top schools by major, so I thought I’d share this piece with…
Is the End of College Coming?
A book recently published is written by Kevin Carey. In this book Carey describes the ills of college in this country and how the business model structure needs reform. InsideHigherEd.com published an interesting article…
The Hidden Costs of College
I read a great article in USA Today about the Hidden Costs of College. It is true that many families only consider tuition, room & board, food, and books in their college costs equation. But…
