How to Get an Internship in the United States
by Denisse Romero Internships are practical experiences that bridge the gap between the educational world and the real world allowing students to understand what is really like to work in the industry of their choice. International internships offer much more…
The most important element in an application
by Linda Abraham During a recent teleseminar, I was asked to rank test score, GPA, experience, etc. by order of importance in admissions decisions. I ranked them, but after the seminar ended I kept thinking of situations in which the…
College Applications – The Inside Story
by Linda Abraham During a recent teleseminar, I was asked to rank test score, GPA, experience, etc. by order of importance in admissions decisions. I ranked them, but after the seminar ended I kept thinking of situations in which the…
Easing College Application Panic
Recently, I returned to my old high school to follow students throughout the college application process for a book about the pressure on today’s students (and parents) to succeed. What I found there mirrored what I saw in schools across…
College Applications – The Inside Story
by Jerry Larson The competition to get into the highest ranked colleges & universities in America has become increasingly fierce in recent years. Sometimes it starts as early as nursery school when parents will call Ivy league admissions offices asking…
Choosing the Right College
Prestige, reputation, cost, location are some of the reasons cited by students who have chosen a college to attend next fall. Choosing the right college can be a stressing process for some, but for others the choice is easy. “They…
Top Tips for Choosing an American College or University
by David Zysblatt 1. Limit your search. There are over 2,000 institutions in the U.S., so limiting your search can give you a better chance of getting admitted. It will also save you a lot of time and confusion. Decide…
