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About.com - College Admissions
About.com is a great resource for college admission articles. We have compiled a list of their most helpful 10 articles over the past three months.
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| 1. Duke Sees a 6% Increase in Applications for the Class of 2016 |
While many of the Ivy League schools saw a decline in application numbers this year (see the stats here), Duke University saw a 6% increase. 
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Duke Sees a 6% Increase in Applications for the Class of 2016 originally appeared on About.com College Admissions: U.S. on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 12:11:26. Permalink | Comment | Email this |
| 2. "Why Are You Interested in Our College?" - Interview Tips |
"Why are you interested in our college?" It seems like such an easy interview question, and it is -- assuming you've done your homework and have some specific answers to provide. Comments about wanting a college degree and a good paycheck aren't going to impress the interviewer, nor will comments about wanting to go where your friends are going. The best response will show that you've researched the school and have identified distinctive features that excite you. Many colleges place significant weight on how well your application "demonstrates interest" in their school. The interview (this question in particular) is a great place to demonstrate that interest. When you answer this interview question, you need a response that is focused on the college's unique identity. Generic answers that could apply to multiple colleges won't convince the interviewer that your interest in his or her college is sincere.
So, if asked "why are you interested in our college" (and you probably will be asked this common question), follow these interview tips to make a positive impression and avoid typical pitfalls
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"Why Are You Interested in Our College?" - Interview Tips originally appeared on About.com College Admissions: U.S. on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 13:07:19. Permalink | Comment | Email this |
| 3. Register Now for the March 10th SAT |
The March 10th SAT isn't as popular as the exams in May and June, but many juniors take it to allow themselves plenty of time to study and take the exam again before college applications are due senior year. The scores get posted online on March 29th.
The registration deadline for the March SAT is Friday, February 10th. For a $26 late fee, you can register up until February 24th. Visit the College Board website to sign up for the exam.
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Register Now for the March 10th SAT originally appeared on About.com College Admissions: U.S. on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 08:10:39. Permalink | Comment | Email this |
| 4. Top Michigan Colleges and Universities |
The top colleges and universities in Michigan represent a wide range of public, private, large, small, and specialized schools. Two engineering schools made the list, as did several colleges with religious affiliations. The 13 top Michigan colleges vary so much in size and type of school that I have simply listed them alphabetically rather than force them into any sort of artificial ranking. That said, I'd have to give Kalamazoo College the highest marks for a liberal arts college, and the University of Michigan the top spot for a public university.
The schools on the list were chosen based on a variety of factors such as academic reputation, curricular innovations, retention rates, first-year retention rates, six-year graduation rates, selectivity, financial aid and student engagement. Check out the top Michigan College list to see who made the cut.
To get a partial idea of what it takes to get into these top Michigan colleges, I've created side-by-side comparison charts of the ACT scores and SAT scores of matriculated students.
Is there another Michigan college that you think deserves a spot on the list? If so, share your recommendation below.
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| 5. Ivy League Application Numbers for the Class of 2016 |
All of the prestigious Ivy League schools have now reported their application numbers for the class of 2016. The overall news is good for applicants -- the steady increase in applications we've seen for the past few years has finally leveled off. As you can see in the table below, three schools saw an increase in applications and five saw a decrease. Nevertheless, all of the Ivies will continue to be among the country's most selective colleges.
Ivy League Application Numbers for the Class of 2016 originally appeared on About.com College Admissions: U.S. on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 15:56:56. Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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