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Top Computer Science Programs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | 1 Comment

Now that you decided to pursue a degree in one of the hottest majors of this decade – computer science – you just need to figure out where to go to school. Easy, right? Okay, maybe not easy, but we’ll do our best to help by telling you more about your options.

When choosing your computer science program, it’s essential to look at more than just rankings. You also want to seek out programs that give undergraduates access to their cutting edge research and technology, the chance to do hands-on projects and the ability to work across disciplines.

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Posted in Focus on Majors, Top Colleges

Tagged Admissions, Bachelors Degree, Careers, Carnegie Melon University, College Applications, College Planning, Computer Science, Cornell, Focus on Computer Science, Focus on Majors, Graduate School, Harvey Mudd College, High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Planning for College, Stanford University, Technology, Top Colleges, United States Military Academy, University of California at Berkeley

Focus on Computer Science: Timeline of a Computer Science Student

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | Leave a comment

Computer science can be a fun and lucrative career for those who enjoy playing with gadgets, creating websites and developing new computer programs and software. If you’re interested in a career in computer science, here’s what you can expect during your educational journey.

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Posted in Focus on Majors

Tagged Admissions, Bachelors Degree, Careers, College Applications, College Planning, Computer Science, Computer Science Careers, Computer Science Degrees, Computer Science Education, Computer Science Major, Focus on Computer Science, Focus on Majors, Graduate School, Harvey Mudd College, High School, Planning for College, Technology

Admissions Letters Week: Student Insights

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Sarah Johnson | 3 Comments

This is the time of year when admissions letters – the ones that tell you where you have … and have not … been accepted into college – get mailed/emailed to hopeful students everywhere. And you thought sending out those college applications was stressful!

In order to make the “waiting game” a little more manageable we will be offering features this week to help you through the process. These include solutions for dealing with rejection, advice from parents to parents of high school seniors and more.

To kick off Admissions Letters Week our student contributor – high school senior Sarah Johnson – will share her experience … and her thrill after receiving that first letter!

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Posted in College Planning, High School, Special Features

Tagged Admissions, Admissions Letters, Admissions Letters Week, Colege Applications, College Planning, High School, Sarah Johnson, Seniors, University of California at Irvine

Ask the Guest Expert: “Is There Still Time to Send in my College Applications?”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by guestexpert | 1 Comment

Application deadlines are approaching. Guest expert Dr. Allison Deegan, associate director of Los-Angeles based mentoring organization WriteGirl, offers some last-minute application insights and advice.

Question: “Is there still time to send in my college applications?”

Answer: Yes. It’s not too late! Most private schools have application deadlines of December 31, 2011, or January 1, 2012. Some public schools may also have later application dates for certain campuses.

I’ve heard many students say that they waited too long and don’t have enough time to complete and submit an application good enough for a chance at admission. Their attitude is “Why bother?” One significant reason to bother is that any application submitted has a chance, and an application not submitted is a guaranteed “no.”

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Posted in College Planning, High School

Tagged Admissions, California State University - Long Beach, College Application, College Essays, College Planning, Common App, Common Application, Dr. Allison Deegan, High School, Syracuse University, WriteGirl

Rock Your College Interview

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Max Miller | 2 Comments

Visiting colleges is a major part of the college-search process. If you are planning to visit a school – especially if it’s one of your top college choices – try to set up a college interview prior to your visit. Meeting with an admissions officer or official from the university is an excellent way to increase your chances of being accepted.

A face-to-face discussion gives you the opportunity to show a bit of your personality … and to explain any academic shortcomings that might be on your transcript. It’s another chance for you to show the school how much you want to attend and how they might benefit from having you as a student there.

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Posted in College Planning

Tagged Admissions, Campus Tour, College Interview, College Planning, College Search, College Visits, Interview

Admissions Spotlight: Robert Parzy, Harper College

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Robert Parzy is the Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach at Harper College in the suburbs of Chicago. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Olivet Nazarene University. He has headed up the admissions department at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, since 2006.

As part of our College Myth Week coverage, Parzy discusses common misconceptions about community colleges.

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Posted in College Planning, Special Features

Tagged Admissions, Associate Degree, College Myth Week, College Planning, Community College, Harper College, Northern Illinois University, Olivet Nazarene University, Robert Parzy, Special Features, Transfers

Ask the Guest Expert: “What Are Some Popular College Admissions Myths?”

Posted on October 24, 2011 by guestexpert | 3 Comments

Question: ”What are some popular college admissions myths?”

Answer: There are plenty, but let’s start with a popular urban legend.

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Posted in College Planning, Special Features

Tagged Admissions, College Essay, College Myth Week, College Search, Economics, Fordham University, Harvard University, Ivy League, Matthew Kandel, New York City, Newcastle Prep, Prince, Resume, SAT, Teach for America

College Myth Week on The Explorer Blog

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Max Miller | 1 Comment

College myths are running rampant on the internet. There is so much information available out there that it’s hard to decide what to believe.

That’s why, starting Monday, October 24, 2011, we are spending the week discussing and debunking popular college myths.

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Posted in College Life, Special Features

Tagged Admissions, College Housing, College Life, College Myth Week, Paying for College, Special Features

Admissions Spotlight: Brenda Porter Poggendorf, Roanoke College

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

Brenda Porter Poggendorf is Vice President for Enrollment/Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. She has her bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College and masters from Hollins University. She has her MBA from Loyola University – Chicago, where she is also a doctoral candidate.

What is the best advice you would give someone applying to Roanoke?
When applying to college, don’t be too modest. We want to know as much about what makes you shine and what makes you excel. Knowing your strengths and interests is part of helping you make the best decision about college fit – and that’s what it’s all about!

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Posted in College Life, College Planning

Tagged ACT, Admissions, Algebra, Bachelors Degree, Brenda Porter Poggendorf, College, College Applications, English, Financial Aid, Henry Fowler, High School, Hollins University, John McAfee, Loyola University - Chicago, Masters Degree, Math, MBA, Roanoke College, Salem, San Francisco, SAT, Transcripts, Vice President, Virginia

Ask the Admissions Consultant: “Is there a way to Increase my SAT Score?”

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dr. Amy Morgenstern | Leave a comment

Question: “Is there a way to increase my SAT Score?””

Answer: Yes, there is. Did you know that the writing multiple choice section is the part of the test you can control the most? Most students approach the SAT from a position of fear rather than one of mastery. Mastery is possible! Once you understand what tricks College Board test writers have up their sleeve, you should be able to anticipate the answer before even looking at the choices. Arm yourself with a thorough knowledge of the key grammar principles (see below) tested on the SAT, and you will be surprised at how quickly you can improve your score.

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Posted in Special Features, Test Prep

Tagged Admissions, Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, College Planning, Dr Amy Morgenstern, San Francisco Art Institute, SAT, SAT Week, Test Prep, University of Memphis