Advice
Wolfram Alpha - College Info and Satellite Tours
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Campus tour? Type the name of a college or university in the search bar and you’ll find general information about enrollment, tuition, degrees, etc. You will also find a map showing the location of the school with one-click access to satellite images from Google.
Save Money: Check Out Graduation Rates
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010One of the best ways to reduce the cost of college is to graduate on time. Fewer than 30% of students attending state schools graduate in four years. Less than 60% of all college students graduate within 6 years.
How to Impress a College Admissions Officer
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Ask an Admissions Officer at a competitive college or university for ONE data point that will positively catch the eyes of the Committee, and there is good chance you will hear “AP Calculus”.
The Best SAT / ACT Advice You’ve Never Heard
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Could where you sit in the testing center impact your SAT or ACT scores? According to an article in The Wall Street Journal scores are influenced by both location in the classroom, and the total number of students in the testing room.
Harvard Hikes Costs — Exceeds $50,000
Saturday, March 20th, 2010The annual cost for attending Harvard College will exceed $50,000 next year as a result of a 3.8% increase in tuition, room, and board.
Accompanying the $50,724 price tag will be a 9% percent increase in financial aid, keeping the average cost constant (~$11,500) for families receiving financial aid. More than 60%of Harvard undergraduates receive student [...]
Summer Activities Can Enhance Your Application
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Making good use of the summer can improve your chances of admission to college. You can accomplish this through community service, work and educational enrichment
What To Do When For College
Thursday, January 21st, 2010The path to college is a long and winding road. It’s easy to fall behind and miss important milestones. InLikeMe’s planning list and timeline can help you stay on track and be successful.
Check out InLikeMe and the college-bound timetable for freshman, sophomore, junior and senior milestones.
Whether you are a senior seeking scholarships, a junior thinking [...]
College Admission Etiquette
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Thank you notes and emails can help you get accepted to college. They are effective ways to convey your appreciation and reinforce your interest.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Application Status
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009So you hit the “SUBMIT” button, sent in your application fee, transcripts and ACT / SAT scores, along with your recommendation forms. All set? Maybe not. Most schools will not even look at your application until all of the components are received. And, if anything is missing by the final deadline, you may be denied [...]
PSAT Kicks Off College Planning
Friday, October 30th, 2009Juniors (and some sophomores) at high schools across the country take the PSAT exam each October. For many college bound students, it is the beginning of the “college planning process”. It is the catalyst for exploring colleges, thinking about reasonable prospects, and considering additional testing (SAT, ACT and Subject Tests) and related preparation.
About Lynn Lubell
Lynn Radlauer Lubell is an independent educational consultant.
As Director of Admission By Design, she provides guidance and support to students and parents throughout the college process.
She is also the Publisher of InLikeMe, an information and resource hub for the college-bound.
Lynn is a graduate of MIT and Harvard University. Biography