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Changes on AP Courses that You SHould Know
Much has been said about how Advanced Placement (AP) courses are credited better in college than International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Now it looks like AP courses are the ones that are moving towards incorporating IB features. AP will make students choose essays to answer. The usual AP exam scenario is that students need to answer [...]
Filed under college admissions news, March 28th, 2012The Benefits of Private Liberal Arts Colleges
When going to college, some students may be off-putted by the idea of going to a private college because of the possible costs. Schools such as St. John’s College are making the decision easier for those who are interested in enrolling into a private college. St. John’s College in particular is offering financial assistance program. [...]
Filed under college admissions news, March 25th, 2012Some LIberal Arts Colleges Have Just Become Affordable
It is time to think about college applications again. Are you one of those students who want to attend a liberal arts college? Perhaps you are worrying about how you can afford it, especially if you have been accepted to private college instead of a public one. Well, here are some questions that you may [...]
Filed under college admissions news, March 23rd, 2012Receiving College Admission Notifications: Via Snail Mail or Electronic Means?
College admission officials and staff are eager to make use of website notifications when it comes to applicants’ acceptance and rejections. It is about being able to move forward with the times. Do you, however, like receiving your college acceptance or rejection notifications? How do you want to receive your acceptance and rejection notifications? Would [...]
Filed under college admissions news, March 15th, 2012The Real Deal with College Interviews According to Experts
After reviewing diligently to ace the college entrance exam, courting the best professionals to make the letters of recommendation, and coming up with a fairly impressive college personal statement, what remains to be conquered by many high school seniors and interested applicants is the college interview. During the college interview season, alumni and representatives from [...]
Filed under college admissions news, December 5th, 2010Davidson County Community College to Host a University and College Fair on November 9
Davidson County Community College has organized a university and college fair, which is open to all DCCC students who have plans of moving to area universities and colleges. Scheduled on November 9, the fair will include representatives from 18 higher learning institutions who will be discussing the details of transferring, admissions, and the different academic [...]
Filed under college admissions news, November 20th, 2010SUNY Cortland to Host Another Open House
SUNY Cortland will be hosting another open house for prospective students on November 12, the second admissions event this fall. Up to 700 college applicants are expected to join the said admissions event. They will be on a campus tour and will get a chance to meet students and members of the faculty, as well [...]
Filed under college admissions news, November 13th, 2010