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Big Decisions When Choosing a College

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 25 2012 / Comments (0)

Barely a few weeks into your final year of high school and you’ve got some big decisions to make.  Hopefully, by now, you would have decided whether or not you want to go to college, and maybe even where you …

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Brown University Open House in Miami

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 11 2012 / Comments (0)

An Introduction to Brown University will be presented by Mercedes Domenech, Associate Director of Admission on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33146. To help you decide whether …

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Reality Check – SAT 25th-75th Percentile for Enrolled Student at Selective Colleges and Universities Nationwide

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 3 2012 / Comments (0)

Data based on college Class of 2015 (entered college Fall 2011) and include only those students who ENROLLED at each individual school, NOT all students who applied NOR all students who were accepted.  Those schools that reported all three sections

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University of Florida Cuts Computer Science Department

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Apr 25 2012 / Comments (0)

Forbes Magazine brings us this unfortunate news. Gators, get the signs out… It’s time to speak up about the value of STEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)… Take a look at the full article HERE! http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2012/04/22/university-of-florida-eliminates-computer-science-department-increases-athletic-budgets-hmm/

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The Value of an Undergraduate Business Degree

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Apr 13 2012 / Comments (0)

Melissa Korn from The Wall Street Journal explains how to approach a BBA if you’re considering getting the most value out of your degree. Being that around 20% of all undergrads major in Business, it’s competitive out there. Recruiters are …

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DNA Testing for Preschool Admissions – April 1st Hoax!

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Apr 1 2012 / Comments (0)

NPR just aired a story on a New York City Preschool asking parents for their DNA in order to admit children to their program. Here is the news… http://www.npr.org/2012/04/01/149804404/n-y-preschool-starts-dna-testing-for-admission  …

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ACT Test Dates 2011-2012

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 24 2011 / Comments (0)

Here are the test dates for the ACT in 2011-2012. As college counselors, we have seen students wait until the last minute to register to find that there are no spots available. So EduPlan recommends that you make sure to …

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Common App 2011-2012

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Apr 14 2011 / Comments (0)

The Common App 2011-2012 preview is now ready online! Check out the new application for this year, which highlights the changes from last year’s application. By August 1st, this application will be available online for students to login and fill …

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EduPlan in U.S. News – College Leadership

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Feb 23 2011 / Comments (0)

A recent U.S. News article talks about getting involved in extracurricular activities and clubs at college, and features opinions from EduPlan’s Principal, Claudine Vainrub. How to evaluate whether a college has the right fit for you in terms of the …

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