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If you still haven’t heard of Harvey Mudd College, it’s time to get informed! Again, Harvey Mudd tops a college ranking. Payscale’s 2012 ROI (Return On Investment) rankings measures the value students get back from the investment they make in …

• The Deferred Action Clinic will offer undocumented students 15 years or older with free help completing immigration paperwork to qualify for a work permit and driver’s license. • The next clinic is scheduled on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at …

It is an exciting time for students, parents and also for counselors!! We have received most if not all answers regarding admissions and we have a decision to make! Which school to attend? Where will I spend the next four …

As ranked by SmartMoney Magazine, here are the top fifty colleges where your education investment should pay off…… Georgia Institute of Technology University of Florida University of Texas, Austin University of Georgia University of Illinois University of Washington, Seattle Clemson

When discussing your post-secondary plans, do you say you are going to college or to university?  Perhaps you use the words interchangeably.  Does it matter?  Is one better than the other?  Throughout the world, the word “college” takes on a …

Ostensibly, we go to college to expand our minds and generally become better and wiser human beings.  However, we cannot ignore ROI – Return On Investment… When pursuing higher education, we need to factor in what we can walk away …

Many colleges superscore the ACT, here is how it would work:  A student testing three times would send all these scores, for example: 4/2009  English 27, Math 28, Reading 28, Science 26, Composite 27 6/2009  English 27, Math 30, Reading …

Here is an interesting ranking – these are the mean salaries for graduates from State Universities, as posted on CBS News… 1. University of California-Berkeley: $53,100 2. University of Maryland: $50,600 3. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: $50,600 4. University of …

For students in Miami-Dade County interested in majoring in pre-med, here is an amazing opportunity to learn more about health-related careers… The University of Miami Department of Mathematics and Science is informing all high schools of the opportunity for high …

Help us receive 250 votes on the Mission: Small Business℠ page to get closer to qualifying for a $250,000 Grant. After clicking www.missionsmallbusiness.com go to login with Facebook. Then write EduPlan on the business name and click search! Then vote!!!…

Claudine Vainrub de EduPlan conversa con Mercedes Soler en CNN acerca de prepararse para aplicar a la universidad. Sorry folks, only En Espanol… CNN y EduPlan hablan acerca de Admisiones Universitarias …

If you are a rising Junior or rising Senior for academic year 2012-2013, please review and take note of the SAT and ACT test dates, registration dates, and late fee registration dates available to you. Plan ahead, there are only …

You are a Junior, going into your summer vacation. You’re getting ready for your senior year, and thinking that you will spend your summer just enjoying and relaxing… Think again! College applications are due between October and January of your …

Over 850 colleges are test optional. This means that if you are not a good standardized test taker, you don’t have to take the SAT or the ACT in order to gain admission to one of these 850+ colleges and …

Enter The 2012 Creative Outlook Magazine Cover Contest. Upload students artwork to www.creative-outlook.com for a chance to get their art on the cover of the next issue, and a $250 prize! The winner is selected by user votes online.  …

I found this New York Times article about a 14 year-old book author very inspiring… It’s a good example of making your publishing dreams come true and doing something very interesting while you’re in high school (or college, for that matter). …

We all want to be accepted. Accepted by friends, accepted by family and now, accepted by the colleges where you optimistically sent your applications a few months ago. April 1st, no joke, the envelopes are going to start filling your …

Panic! That’s what I felt when I heard my name in our Corporate Strategy class during my first semester at University of Michigan. I knew what was happening… I was the newest victim of the teaching technique of “cold-calling.” Out …

What do standardized tests really do for students, schools and colleges? Are they truly a measure of future success? Find out what happened when an accomplished school administrator took the tests… READ THE ENTIRE WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE HERE…

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!  Particularly if you happen to be a college-bound resident of Florida.  Funded by the State Lottery, every year the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) hands out an impressive amount of cash to high school …

With two suicides happening at MIT in the last two months, MIT leadership takes measures to support students and prevent further tragedy. In its article “MIT reexamines campus efforts after 2 suicides,” The Boston Globe talks about the deceased, their …

Do you know what Richard Branson (CEO of Virgin), Michael Dell (CEO of Dell Computers), and Paul Allen (Microsoft’s co-founder) have in common? These corporate superstars never attended, nor graduated, from an Ivy League school. Yet today, they are considered …

Applying to college is a gamble.  You send your applications and test results off to a handful of universities with no guarantee of which ones will accept you, which one you will choose, or if you’re going to be happy …

In the college admissions process, there are many opportunities to portray our diversity. Some students question whether this is favorable or not for them. The decision on whether or not to show our diversity certainly impacts our college admissions process …

Here are our latest opinions on transferring when you are in college, published by Forbes. Read Forbes article by Allison Cheston…

For students who don’t test so well but have excellent grades, these colleges will review your student profile without looking at your SAT. If you’re international, you can include University of Miami, and Brandeis University, as two other top schools …

What a surprise… Check out this article by CBS Money Watch! http://moneywatch.bnet.com/spending/blog/college-solution/heres-the-nations-easiest-college-major/5744/ …

Check out Datoxpress Online to learn about financial aid options and other valuable information! Visiten Datoexpress Online para obtener informacion acerca de opciones de ayuda financiera y otra informacion valiosa!…

By Claudine Vainrub, EduPlan College Counselor and Principal Most colleges in the U.S. require standardize testing as part of their admissions process. The question is, when choosing SAT/ACT tutoring programs, how do we know which courses will help us accrue …

Las Universidades Publicas Ofrecen una Educacion de Altos Estandares a Bajos Precios Lograr ser admitido en una universidad publica en los Estados Unidos para conducir estudios de pregrado o maestria puede resultar dificil. Universidades como la Universidad de la Florida …

Cada ano, vemos los porcentajes de aceptaciones universitarias bajar. Un ejemplo de esto lo vemos este ano con Stanford University en Palo Alto, California, la cual declaro haber recibido un total de 34 mil aplicaciones, para tan solo aceptar al …

President Obama encourages high School students to take advantage of Community Colleges  By the EduPlan Team With the rise in tuition at public and private colleges, it is inevitable for students and their families to wonder which institutions present the …

College Application Numbers Increase By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan So you’ve always dreamed of going to Harvard or Penn?  Recent news from the college admissions offices all over the country show that you need to work twice as hard …

El apoyo de líderes como La Secretaria de Homeland Security, Janet Neapolitano, el Secretario de Defensa, Robert Gates y el Secretario de Educacion Arne Duncan, que se han pronunciado a favor del DREAM Act, representa un avance respecto a esta …

A recent article published on The University of Maryland’s newspaper – The Retriever Weekly – illustrates a problem that is of our greatest concern – undocumented students. Where do these students stand? What are their education options after graduating from …

College Board published its 2010 Trends in College Pricing providing astounding results. “Over the decade from 2000‑01 to 2010‑11, published tuition and fees at public four‑year colleges and universities increased at an average rate of 5.6% per year beyond the …

What to do and what not to do when visiting colleges Before accepting an admissions offer from a college, a college visit can provide valuable feedback on whether that institution provides the best fit for you as a college student. …

Grades measure how much effort you put into a course. “If a student gets an A, it shows that he or she understands the course material and has put true effort into studying, writing papers, and completing projects. However, a …

To all our students who are struggling with some tough courses as the year starts, please consider this… “There is no single academic path we expect all students to follow, but the strongest applicants take the most rigorous secondary school …

A college application is an integral portion of the US college admissions system. As a college candidate, you need to submit an application for admission that usually requests personal/family information, academic records, recommendation letters, essays and lists of extra-curricular activities …

Thomas Paine once said: “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” General George S. Patton describes it further: “We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.”  When it …

If you want to show a college that you’re more than your SAT score and your cumulative GPA, the college interview is the perfect place to do it. While interviews aren’t mandatory, the 30 to 60 minutes you’ll spend with …

What is SAT? The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test is basically a standardized test for students that are interested in taking admission at US colleges and universities. The most important thing to note about this test is that it is …

I am no fan of the rankings, they can lead to wrong college choices. However, with the new U.S. News College Rankings out last week, South Floridians have a lot to celebrate. Once more, the University of Miami located in …

Al ver nuevas estadisticas del Departamento de Empleo de USA no podemos mas que pensar, vale la pena invertir en la educacion universitaria? Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM habla acerca del tema, brindando las noticias …

Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, respecto a noticias en Educacion Superior en USA. Enterese de lo mas reciente en materia financiera y las ultimas estadisticas en subsidios para la educacion superior. Our most recent program …

The Common App is out! Seniors, it’s time to create a login and password and begin filling out the Common App, and then also taking a look at the supplements of the schools you selected. You can find the place …

Here is some curious information shared by Carolyn Kost, from the Stevenson School.. Peta’s Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges http://www.peta2.com/college/c-vegschools-winners.asp llege/c-vegschools-winners.asp Sierra Club’s Cool Schools: http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/200909/coolschools/ Green Colleges: http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/12/2009/green-degree-6-ecofriendly-colleges-america/ http://www.insidecollege.com/reno/15-Green-Colleges-and-Universities/253/list.do Colleges that allow companion animals: http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/05/2010/pet-friendly-colleges/ http://www.petside.com/the-sidewalk/top-pet-friendly-colleges.php Mother Jones Magazine Top 10 …

We bring to our students this thorough list of schools requiring Subject Tests for Freshman Admissions in 2010-2011. This list was compiled by Cigus Vanni, New Jersey Association for College Admissions Counseling Executive Board Member and member of the Professional …

A recently published report by the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs demonstrates that although the U.S. is currently undergoing an economic downturn, higher education still remains a priority. As reported by Inside Higher Ed, the Annual …

Everyone knows most colleges and universities care about diversity, they seek students from multiple backgrounds, not just races but cultures, religions, hobbies, walks of life, etc. The question is why? According to Patricia Gurin, Professor of Psychology at the University …

Opciones para Recien Graduados del Liceo Nuestro programa radial con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM acerca de opciones para recien graduados de bachillerato, que desean tomarse un ano antes de entrar en la universidad… Our radio show this week …

What do Princeton, Harvard, Tufts and MIT have in common? They all encourage you to take a gap year BEFORE entering college. While this isn’t mandatory, it’s a great idea to consider. The GAP year will give you a much-needed …

If you’ve been watching TV perhaps you have heard of Dakota Root, she’s the homeschooled girl who was accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale Columbia, Penn, Brown, Duke, Chicago, Cal-Berkeley, USC and several other elite schools in America. So how did …

By Claudine Vainrub Unlike high school, college is the embodiment of freedom. Your parents aren’t there to make sure you wake up in the morning, do your homework and stay out of trouble. You’re free to study as much or …

Our weekly segment with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM regarding summer jobs and how they can support your college admissions process. Sorry folks, only EN ESPANOL… Nuestro segmento radial con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM Circuito Union Radio, …

Internships and other ways to make a use of your summer vacation By Claudine Vainrub Gone are the days when summer vacation time was solely used for going to the beach, being lazy and relaxing around the house. With the …

College Fair for Private Colleges and Universities of Florida Date: May 11, 2010 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Place: Lynn University Louis and Anne Green Center for the Expressive Arts 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton Information sessions on Financial Aid and other …

Seeking Admission to Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, Duke University or Georgetown University? Read on… Learn all about these amazing schools, and what they have to offer here if Florida or in many other places throughout the U.S. …

Implications of Not Having One for College Admissions Planning is of the essence in high school years, especially if interested in opening doors forward. The flexibility allowed by the high school curriculum throughout the U.S. can have a downside – …

To our students who love Florida schools, here is a great opportunity… CollegeWeekLive is proud to announce CollegeWeekLive FLORIDA DAY, the first online college fair devoted entirely to schools in Florida! CollegeWeekLive FLORIDA DAY takes place May 6th from …

By the EduPlan Team Medical Doctors are often associated with being wealthy, yet did you know that the average student debt for a medical student is more than $120,000? But say you don’t want the seven years of medical school, …

Next to buying a house, a college education is one of the steepest expenses you will ever face. How much will it cost? Visit http://www.savingforcollege.com/college-savings-calculator/ and you’ll see that if a child is 4 years old today, saving for his …

What implications do they have on us? By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan The National Association of College Admission Counseling – NACAC recently published their “2009 State of College Admissions Report”. Although reporting that college admission trends are relatively steady, …

Here are some ideas of excellent summer programs for high school students interested in combining music and/or business. This career is becoming more popular as students seek to get into the music business, not necessarily being musicians, but just interested …

Register soon to take the SAT in 2009 – 2010 and become eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year. Here is the information on the SAT Dates for 2009-2010… 2009 – 2010 SAT Dates SAT and …

Here are the ACT Dates for 2009-2010. Register soon to take this exam and be eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year. ACT Dates 2009 – 2010 ACT TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 12, 2009* August …