Tag: College Decision

  • Students Advised to View College Marketing Mailings with Skepticism

    Students Advised to View College Marketing Mailings with Skepticism

    Students frequently receive unsolicited letters and marketing materials from universities. These mailings may come in the form of a personalized letter congratulating the student on strong grades or PSAT scores and encourage the recipient to apply for admission.   It isn’t unusual for students (and their parents) to interpret this correspondence as an indication of strong…

  • College Guidebook Recommendations

    Looking for college information, “insider advice” or assistance with essays and applications?   Check out these popular and well-regarded books:  Fiske College Guide 2009 College Unranked: Ending the College Admissions Frenzy The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price The Best 368 Colleges (Princeton Review) Colleges That Change…