Articles of Interest

You don’t have to look very far to find books and articles giving advice regarding the college planning process. Here are a few of our favorites:

Parents, Read This if Your Child Is Applying to College
US News & World Report, 1/4/10

The Gentle Art of Separation
by Tommy Thomas, Director of College Counseling, The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ

Who needs Harvard?
The Brooking Institute, Gregg Easterbrook, Visiting Fellow (2000-08), The Atlantic Monthly

Research Suggests a Gap Year Motivates Students

Are Women's Colleges Still Needed?

This year, 'senioritis' may have dire consequences
USA Today, 5/6/09

Ten Secrets For Success As A College Freshman
from the President of Fairleigh Dickinson University

Beyond rankings: A new way to look for a college
USA Today, 9/16/08

The Five Facebook Dangers, Perils That Have Nothing to Do With Internet Predators
by Jackie Burrell, About.com Guide

Top Five Ways to Impress An Admissions Officer
by Liluye Jhala, ApplyWise counselor,

What an SAT score doesn’t say
by Michael C. McFarland, President of Holy Cross College, Boston Globe, November 27, 2008

Does It Matter Where You Go To College?