tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63621591584344106512024-03-14T10:06:12.638-07:00DR. DROGE - COLLEGE ADMISSIONDr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-30630842249137185182017-01-04T16:25:00.001-08:002017-01-04T16:25:37.480-08:00COLLEGE ADMISSION NEWS - 2017 U.S. COLLEGE RANKINGSWelcome news in the College Admission world - the new U.S. college rankings are out from The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. <br />
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Stanford sits at #1, MIT at #2, and Columbia at #3. <br />
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Notably, Harvard, which usually ranks at the top, or at least in the Top 3, does not even break the Top 5 this year, coming in at #6.<br />
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Here are the Top 10<br />
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1. Stanford<br />
2. MIT<br />
3. Columbia<br />
4. Penn<br />
5. Yale<br />
6. Harvard<br />
7. Duke<br />
8. Princeton<br />
9. Cornell<br />
10. Cal Tech<br />
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To see the complete list and details, <a href="https://www.timeshighereducation.com/rankings/united-states/2017#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats" target="_blank">click here to go to the Times Higher Education site.</a>Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-18618873219558161722016-12-23T18:59:00.000-08:002016-12-23T18:59:05.892-08:00COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDE<br />
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Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-11474046752149621312016-11-27T17:32:00.001-08:002016-12-01T15:38:52.814-08:00MORE FUNNY TEST RESPONSES<div class="MsoNormal">
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Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-74979255975851786542016-11-14T10:28:00.000-08:002016-11-14T10:28:05.160-08:00CHANCES OF GETTING ADMITTED TO A "MOST SELECTIVE" COLLEGEWhile every applicant is unique and every application is unique and every college is unique, making it virtually impossible to predict with much confidence a "yes" or a "no" response to any particular application, it may be a worthwhile venture to explore - in general - the chances of getting a "yes" or "no" from a certain kind of college.<br />
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For example, what are your chances of getting admitted to the "most selective" colleges? Let's say Stanford, Duke, Swarthmore, Northwestern, the Ivies or the like - that type, which often garner the "most selective" label from guide books. One way to approach the question is to look at the recent Rate of Admission.<br />
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Stanford, for instance had nearly 44,000 applications in 2016. They admitted at a rate of 4.7%. In 2015, they admitted at a rate of 5.0%, indicating that the range seems fairly consistent from year to year. Indeed, they are "most selective". <br />
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A few other colleges also hovered around the 5% or 6% Admit Rate in 2016: Harvard at 5.2, Yale and Columbia at 6.<br />
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In the 7-9% range were Princeton 7, MIT 8, Brown and Penn 9.<br />
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Other examples of respected colleges ranged higher, such as, Dartmouth, Duke, and Northwestern at 11, Johns Hopkins at 12, Swarthmore at 13, Cornell at 14, Georgetown at 16, Williams at 17. <br />
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This is by no means an exhaustive list of "most Selective" colleges, and in most cases the Admit Rates are approximate and not broken down to decimal level. It does present, however, one statistical view of the relative degree of difficulty of admission. <br />
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Be reminded that these numbers do NOT predict who will get an "admit" and who will get a "reject" - each application stands on its own. A prospective applicant is an "individual", who will present a unique and current profile and who should not be persuaded or dissuaded from applying based on the rates of past "groups".<br />
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Though stats are important, they should not be the decisive factor for applying or not applying to any particular college. Your chances of getting in are unique to you and your application and the needs or wants of the college this year. Though we may be able to predict an Admit Rate, there is no predicting who will get in. You may have just what they are looking for, If you like a college and want to attend, by all means you should apply, regardless of what the stats say.<br />
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Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-60428406736401672622016-06-02T09:15:00.000-07:002016-06-02T09:15:19.631-07:00MANY COLLEGES STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR FALL 2016There are still openings in numerous colleges for Fall 2016 - public and private, big and small. <br />
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<br />Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-82205767638603198902016-05-22T11:03:00.001-07:002016-05-22T11:03:17.248-07:00BRIGHTEN UP<br />
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<br />Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-2679337378724989932016-04-04T07:14:00.003-07:002016-04-04T07:14:51.205-07:00<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/droge" target="_blank">DR. DROGE'S COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDE</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/droge" target="_blank">LOOK INSIDE</a>Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-65032784355870748642016-04-03T11:15:00.001-07:002016-04-03T11:15:38.238-07:00College Admission: 6 THINGS COLLEGEBOUND STUDENTS MAY DO THIS SUMMER<div class="MsoNormal">
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If college is in the future, the one thing teenagers should not be planning for the summer is doing nothing. And this applies to all high schoolers, not just rising seniors. Ninth graders, tenth graders, and eleventh graders should also be doing something productive this summer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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College admissions offices will look favorably at applications from students who spent their summers engaged in a meaningful activity. And, in this context, sleeping until noon every day, going to the beach, playing video games, and watching cartoons would not be considered “meaningful”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At this point, as summer gets closer, it's time to plan and get something going - a meaningful activity – like a great job or internship in a field related to a potential career. And there are other choices as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Volunteer. Choose an area that interests you and volunteer to help people or institutions in the field. For example, hospitals and senior citizens homes are always appreciative of help. Not only will you be contributing to a good cause, but you will be establishing an impressive entry for your resume.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Research. Choose a field that interests you, a field that may end up on your career path, and map out a plan to explore that field thoroughly during the summer. Your goals might include finding out exactly what people in that field do on a day to day basis. If, for example, you think you might like to be a lawyer, make it your business to find out what being a lawyer really means. There are many kinds of law, and countless types of positions in the field. Narrow it down for yourself. What is required to be a lawyer? How does one apply to law school? What is required to be admitted? How long does it take to get a degree? What is law school like? What is the bar exam like? Build a list of contacts who might be willing to help you in your project – friends, relatives, friends of friends – anyone connected to the field itself or connected to someone else with pertinent information. Call them and set up appointments to speak with them. If possible, arrange to spend time with them on the job. You might be surprised at how willing people are to share their experiences and their thoughts. Be thorough. Research online, visit the library, conduct interviews. At summer’s end, you will want to have all your questions answered and establish yourself as an “expert”. The benefits of this summer activity are practical: it will look good on your resume and you will be well prepared when it’s actually time to step on to your career path.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Profit. So, you can’t find a job that makes sense. Okay, start your own business. This summer, be an entrepreneur. Think big or small – just make it the best business it can possibly be. Again, this will make a good entry on your resume and it will impress college admissions officers. At the same time, it can put some money in your pocket.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Work. If possible, find a great job or internship. Check with the school's office. Ask around. Ask everyone you know - teachers, counselors, family, friends, everybody. If you don't want a formal, 9 to 5 type job, maybe an informal job is for you. Could there be a position locally? Try the grocery store, the schools, the shops at the mall. Ask around and look at all the bulletin boards in town. You may have to “piecemeal” here and there – like mowing lawns one day and delivering pizza the next – but, at this point, that’s okay. Even if the job does not fit into your career plans, it will provide some “spending money” and will show colleges that you worked hard during the summer.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Create. Write an article or a story, compose a song or piece of music, create a piece of software, invent something. Put your creative, inventive talent to work, and then, when you have produced something, try to get it before the public. For example, publish the article or story, if possible. Send it to a magazine or newspaper or journal. This certainly could be viewed favorably by an admissions committee.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Give. Organize an event or start an activity or charity. Select a cause that you believe in and plan a one-time event or a long-term activity that will advance the cause or raise funds for it. For example, organize a fundraiser like a walk-a-thon or a music concert with local talent. Start now, but consider scheduling it for the summer or the opening month of school in order to gather as much support as possible and to give yourself the time needed to make it a smashing success. Colleges will take note of an effort and achievement like this.<o:p></o:p></li>
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Any single, productive activity during the summer would be a big plus on the resume. More than one would make quite an impression on college admissions officers. </div>
Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-8050115870967633472016-03-01T16:10:00.001-08:002016-03-01T16:10:41.855-08:00REPORT: COLLEGE ADMISSION OFFICES CHECKING APPLICANTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITESApparently, exploring social media sites has become an important part of the college admissions process. According to a report in the <i>Chicago Tribune</i> on a survey by Kaplan Test Prep, admissions folks are now checking Facebook, Instagram, and other popular online hangouts in record numbers to see what applicants are up to.<br />
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Forty percent of the nearly 400 college admissions officers surveyed by Kaplan reportedly said they use social media sites to flesh out the profiles of candidates, though they add that they are not searching for negatives. Rather, they seek to verify or discover the varied facets of the students, as presented in their applications.<br />
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It would not be difficult to imagine that the portrait that emerges on social media could end up being the tip factor that determines if the student's file ends up in the "accept" or "reject" pile. <br />
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The caveat for applicants, of course, is using common sense when using social media. Candidates might want to consider the effect that an unbecoming, inappropriate, or negative image - via pictures or comments, for example - might have on the chances to be admitted.<br />
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For more information, see the story from <i>The Chicago Tribune </i><i><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-college-admissions-search-applicants-social-media-balancing-20160114-story.html" target="_blank">- here</a></i><br />
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<br />Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-82250138524461293542016-02-08T09:54:00.001-08:002016-02-08T09:54:20.992-08:00COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDE<b>COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/droge" target="_blank">(See inside)</a><br />
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<br />Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-91819101524984473892016-02-04T14:06:00.000-08:002016-02-04T14:06:13.793-08:00COLLEGE RANKING - STANFORD NUMBER ONEA new ranking of colleges has put Stanford at the head of the class.<br />
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But the ranking, generated by the education site Niche, formerly College-Prowler, does contain a few unexpected twists.<br />
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Somewhat of a newcomer to the penthouse level, Rice ranks fifth. <br />
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Penn, Duke, Brown, and Cal Tech draw the 6 through 9 slots, while the University of Southern California takes Number Ten.<br />
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Princeton could not crack the Top Ten this year, coming in at Number Eleven.<br />
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For a look at the full list, and to see how the rankings were determined, <a href="https://colleges.niche.com/rankings/best-colleges/" target="_blank">click here</a>Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-49891645103679238652016-01-21T06:57:00.000-08:002016-01-21T06:57:42.985-08:00COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICES CONSIDERING NEW APPROACH<div class="MsoNormal">
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admissions officers, deans, presidents, and other top brass from 50 or more
high-profile institutions like Yale, Harvard, Michigan, and MIT have endorsed a
report proposing new standards and criteria for admissions – simply put, the
new approach would place less emphasis on standardized test scores, such as SAT
and AP exams, and more emphasis on demonstration of community service and
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announced at a press conference in New York by representatives from several
major universities, makes recommendations and suggestions rooted in the belief
that applicants to college have too much pressure placed on them by the current
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Concrete,
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information about the report, see the article in the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/educators-seek-to-ease-pressure-in-college-admissions-process-1453249687" target="_blank">here</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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information about the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book, <b><i>College
Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your
Choice <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/droge" target="_blank">here</a></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-51996572068888489172016-01-05T13:03:00.000-08:002016-01-05T13:03:43.204-08:00JANUARY TO MAY - WHAT JUNIORS SHOULD BE DOINGSo, it is the middle of your Junior year and you are getting a bit nervous about college admissions. You have done practically nothing to date. Many of your classmates seem to have their acts together, and you feel lost. What do you do?<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Edward-Droge/e/B00A0LYLSG" target="_blank">College Admission</a>Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-24384450926343502672015-12-25T09:11:00.001-08:002015-12-25T09:11:27.716-08:00BEST FINANCIAL AID - IVY LEAGUEIt used to be that a leading reason for not applying to Ivy League colleges was the cost. But many savvy applicants and their parents these days know that cost is no longer an obstacle, due to the generous financial aid philosophy that most Ivies have. <br />
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Granted, Ivy League institutions do carry big sticker prices. In fact, if students were to pay the full cost for a four-year degree - tuition, board, fees, etc., - the bill could total a quarter million dollars - or more.<br />
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But a fair number of students do not pay the full sticker price. Not even close. And many, indeed, pay zero tuition - repeat, zero. <br />
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Several years ago, with Yale and Harvard leading the way, Ivies began to offer free tuition to students whose family income did not exceed certain thresholds. In other words, simply put, if your family did not have more than, let's say, $100,000 in income, you received a free ride. <br />
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Thresholds vary from school to school, and the policy is not limited to just the eight Ivies in the East. Stanford, for example, has quite a generous package to offer. (IMPORTANT - Interested applicants and their parents should be sure to check with the individual colleges for the specifics of their financial aid policies - details may vary from institution to institution.)<br />
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Getting admitted to these very selective colleges, of course, remains a challenge. But these days cost should not deter qualified candidates from applying.<br />
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For a more complete view of the college admission process, and strategies to use when applying to the Ivies and other institutions, see Dr. Droge's book: <b><i>College Admission</i></b> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/droge" target="_blank">click here</a><br />
<br />Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-28126629390131816132015-11-23T16:05:00.000-08:002015-11-23T16:05:44.774-08:00WHAT TO DO IF DEFERRED <div class="MsoNormal">
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This is no time to be sitting around merely worrying and
hoping. This is a time for action. It is not too late. The goal of every
college application should be to stand out in a positive way. That goal does
not change after a deferral. If your application is just sitting in a pile
somewhere, chances are that it is not going to stand out. You can do something
about that. Try one or more of the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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-- It has been several months since you sent in your
application. Have you had any positive news since then? Have you won any
awards, or had a poem published, or become captain or editor? Let the
admissions office know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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-- If you have no news to share, make some. Sign up for an
elective term course. Submit poems to newspapers, magazines, and contests. Try
to get elected or appointed to a leadership position in an extra-curricular
activity. Volunteer for a charitable activity outside of school – at a hospital
or nursing home or Habitat for Humanity or the like. In some way, add another
activity or appointment to your schedule. When you do, let the admissions
office know.<o:p></o:p></div>
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-- Call the admissions office and let them know that you
care enough about your candidacy to get in touch and to update your
application. Tell them about what you have been doing and what good things have
happened since your application was submitted. Let them know what you have to
offer them and why they will be glad that they accepted you. Let them know that
they are number one, that if you are accepted, you will attend. Give them a
voice to attach to the name on your application, a personality, a life full of
good cheer, a basketful of reasons to put you in the “admit” pile. If possible,
speak with the representative who covers your area. In whatever way possible,
make that rep your advocate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Again, the goal is to stand out. The overwhelming majority
of deferred candidates will do nothing. They will not call. They will not
update their application. They will not show in any conspicuous manner – other
than what they said in their initial application – that they care about getting
admitted. You can be different…you can stand out…you can show that you really
care. Start by sharing your good-news update.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information about the college admission process,
see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION <a href="http://goo.gl/zAxyoW" target="_blank">click here</a><o:p></o:p></div>
Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-82401105155770141862015-10-20T14:02:00.000-07:002015-10-20T14:02:00.317-07:00USING TAX-EXEMPT 529 PLANS TO HELP PAY FOR COLLEGE<div class="MsoNormal">
A “529 Plan” is a tax-exempt way to save for college. The
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Colleges, state offices, banks, and other financial
institutions can help to open a 529 account for you. Simply put, you make
contributions to the account, which you use for eligible college expenses, and
you need not pay federal taxes on the money earned in that account.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One type, available in most states, is more or less a
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The other plan locks in the current tuition at a selected
college, and prepays that tuition as the account builds with deposits. Any rise
in tuition over the years will not affect such a plan. A family may open a plan
well before the student is in college or even high school, which will insure
that they avoid tuition increases and that they know just how much the college
tuition for that student will cost them.
Please note - not all states have this type of plan available. Check with your state to determine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The specific details of 529 Plans may vary from state to
state – for example, which colleges are eligible, and exactly which tax
benefits are connected, and which particular college expenses may be involved,
such as tuition, books, computers, and room and board.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plans available to them should contact their local college, bank, or financial
institution, or the state office that administers the plans, or IRS Publication
970.</span>Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-80354802943337191482015-09-21T15:26:00.000-07:002015-09-21T15:26:02.231-07:00SAMPLE TOPICS FOR THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY<div class="MsoNormal">
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In addition to the essays from the Common Application, individual college applications usually call for several essays of
different lengths. Here are a few
typical topics to consider for your practice writing, as well as the link for the essay prompts for the Common App. </div>
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“If you could go to dinner with
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“If you knew that everything you owned was going to vanish tomorrow, but you
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“It is 25 years into the
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“Ask and answer the one important
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“If you were to describe yourself
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“Identify a person who has had a
significant influence on you, and describe that influence.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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Common App essay prompts: <a href="http://blog.commonapp.org/2015/03/31/2015-2016-essay-prompts/" target="_blank">Click here</a></div>
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Read more about writing a great college essay in <b><i>College
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Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-51083064138532701902015-09-03T16:12:00.000-07:002015-09-03T16:12:54.007-07:00THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY<div class="MsoNormal">
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY<o:p></o:p></div>
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When the moment arrives to actually write the college
application essay, successful candidates will have given it much thought and
preparation. Here is some information to
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Though each college may present its own, individual essay prompt,
applicants should know that one of the primary purposes of the essay for all
colleges is universal – to add to or to embellish upon a side of the applicant
that is somehow special or unique, a side that, if possible, separates him or
her from the pack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A “good” essay need not be one that explains something
extraordinary – such as how the applicant has started a business by selling
heavy-duty excavation equipment to developing nations, and how he or she, at
the tender age of 17, has become a multi-millionaire. Rather, it need only present a special side
of the applicant that the rest of the application does not adequately
examine. And, indeed, every applicant
has a special side. The object of the
writing exercise is to discover and explore that side, and then to write about
it as effectively and as eloquently as possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let’s take an example.
As you may expect, many applicants travel frequently. While the college would like to know where on
this earth the applicant has visited, the essay is not the place to list the
itinerary. On the other hand, the essay
could be the place to reflect about the travel experience or the places
visited, and it could be the place to talk about how the applicant views the
world – personally or globally – as a result of the travel. The question to be answered is not <i>what</i> travelling have you done, but <i>how</i> has your travel affected you? What, if anything, was unique about the
experience? How did the travel change
you? What separates your travel
experience from the hundreds of other travel experiences that the admission
officer will read about in his or her share of application essays?<o:p></o:p></div>
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It might be healthy to put yourself for a moment in the
place of a college admissions officer in the height of the season. Imagine, for example, it is winter; you are
somewhere in the northeast, nestled into your room on a cold and snowy
afternoon, with an enormous pile of essays on the desk before you. Understandably, after reading for a while,
the essays may begin to blend – different applicants but the same story, over
and over again. You can see how an essay that presents a different story – a
unique story – would be refreshing and well-received, and how it might put that
particular applicant into a select group.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Though travel experiences might be the foundation of great
essays, please know that many applicants choose that topic. If you have a unique travel story to tell
that describes a special side of you, by all means write about it. But before committing to a topic, travel or
otherwise, explore your likes and dislikes, your interests, your history, your
passions, and explore the possibility of writing about a topic that is at once
special to you and appealing to the admissions officer who will read it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Most college admissions officers would agree that, while the
essay by itself will not be enough information to accept or reject a candidate,
a particularly good or bad essay certainly will be noticed, and could very well
become a “tip factor” in a case where the decision for admission could go
either way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Admission</i></b> – <a href="http://goo.gl/zAxyoW" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
Dr. E. Drogehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534628615207136877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362159158434410651.post-17919561001529008012015-08-01T16:04:00.000-07:002015-08-01T16:04:18.424-07:00BEST COLLEGES - RANKINGS - STANFORD BEST VALUE<br />
Every year there are several rankings of "best" colleges, each list using its own distinct set of variables to evaluate, analyze, measure, and rank. <i>US News and World Report</i> seems usually to get the most press when its list is released, though it also gets consistently criticized by scholars and journalists alike for its "flawed" criteria. <br />
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Many in the college admissions world choose to focus on rankings generated by other sources, like <i>Forbes</i> or <i>Money Magazine</i>. The theme for <i>Money Magazine's</i> rankings, for example, is, simply speaking, "best value".<br />
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<i>Money Magazine</i> has just released its rankings for 2015-16. They use a variety of measures - such as educational quality, affordability, alumni earnings, tuition increases, and length of time to graduation - to rank colleges for "best value for your tuition dollar". Here are the top five:<br />
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1. Stanford<br />
2. Babson<br />
3. MIT<br />
4. Princeton<br />
5. Cal Tech<br />
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For a look at the full list of rankings, <a href="https://goo.gl/Eh1B1c" target="_blank">click here</a><br />
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When should you take the SAT?<o:p></o:p></div>
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According to the College Board, most students take the SAT
for the first time in the spring of the Junior year, and then again in the fall
of the Senior year. (Of course, the
PSAT, which may be considered a "practice" SAT, may be taken in the
Sophomore year.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please note that the SAT will be <b>redesigned</b>, starting with
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Test Date: Oct. 3<o:p></o:p></div>
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Test Date: Jan. 23, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information about the <b>redesigned</b> SAT, which begins
in March 2016 -
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/<o:p></o:p></div>
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