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'Tis the season. I've been highlighting college rankings in my latest posts. Well, here's yet another set: the Unigo college ran…
Due Diligence in College Selection
Okay. Let's say that you're a a rising high school senior, or even a rising junior who is thinking heavily about where to go to c…
Relative Value in Colleges
We've been having some power outages in our area over the past several months. Maybe it's due to the strain being put on the regi…
Where The Brains Are
Do you live in a "brainy" part of the country? I happen to live in a small community about 50 miles away from a gigantic Big 10 u…
Best Values in Public Colleges
Most times it's hard to think of the term "value" when it comes to college. The astronomical rise in higher education costs relat…
What Studies Show that Elite Colleges Are Worth the Cost?
Question: Can you direct me to any studies that support what I will call the "reputational difference" of attending an "elite" sc…
Pricey Prestigious College vs. Great Merit Money?
Question: I'm sure this question is asked again and again, but I think it's very common. I scored super high on the SAT and have…
Can We Believe College Guidebook Admissions Stats?
Question: Are the admission statistics noted in the college guidebooks really accurate, or do they sometimes elevate the numbers …
Verifying College Claims of Top-Ranked Programs
Question: Some colleges boast that they are "3rd in the world" or "1st in the nation" for such and such a program. How can I veri…