Welcome to the website for College Admission, the book every college-bound student and parent needs to own...
Your go-to source for the simple, honest approaches that really work.
Accessible advice and regular updates on the world of college admission.
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College Admission in Sauk Valley Media
Thank you to Bridget Flynn of Sauk Valley Media and the Daily Gazette for the wonderful coverage of Christine VanDeVelde's presentations to students at Newman Central Catholic High School and Sterling... -
College Admission Interviewed by Stanford Professional Women of Los Angeles
Thank you to the Stanford Professional Women of Los Angeles for their in-depth interview with coauthor Robin Mamlet. You can read it here.... -
NACAC’s List of Colleges Still Accepting Applications
The annual NACAC Space Availability Survey is now live. At least 375 four-year colleges and universities still have space available for qualified freshman and/or transfer students. The list also inclu... -
Andrew Flagel, Brandeis University
Andrew Flagel, Senior Vice President for Students and Enrollment at Brandeis University, joins us this month to answer our questions about the private liberal arts university located in Waltham, Massa...
Authors Robin Mamlet, former dean of admission at Stanford, Swarthmore, and Sarah Lawrence, and journalist and parent Christine VanDeVelde provide calm, reasoned, and expert guidance for every student at each step of the college application process. College Admission also features the advice and input of over 100 additional experts, including more than 50 deans of admission.
Here’s where you’ll find the straight talk, the fun stuff, and
the play-by-play. Find out what Common App essay topic our high school Counselor of the Month would choose to write on. Get the take on applying from the other side of the desk in “5 Questions for the Dean.” And check out the Gourmet Guide for where to dine on your college road trip — whether you’re visiting New York, Nashville, or Gambier, Ohio.
The blog has the latest news,
vital statistics, advice, and color commentary on applying to college. What does it mean when a college changes its early decision policy? What should seniors be doing in September? And have you seen that ROFL YouTube video? Learn more, stress less, stay informed and up-to-date, and once in a while, we hope you’ll laugh out loud.
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Diversity: Healthcare leader Myrtle Potter’s “Aha Moment”
Today we are joined by Myrtle Potter, one of America's foremost healthcare leaders and former president of Genentech, for a third installment in our s...
Calling all rising seniors: The 2012-2013 Common Application Preview is Live
Calling all rising seniors... A preview of the 20120-2013 Common Application is now available online. As you will see, differences from the current ye...
College Admission is at Graduation!
College Admission has a daughter graduating from college! So we're taking part in commencement festivities. See you next week!...
