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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:53:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Weighing the Costs in Public vs. Private Colleges]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Weighing_the_Costs_in_Public_vs-_Private_Colleges</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Weighing_the_Costs_in_Public_vs-_Private_Colleges</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>college costs</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Weighing_the_Costs_in_Public_vs-_Private_Colleges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Interviews with 8 people on the cost and benefits of public vs. private college education.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The College Essay: Expert Advice from Admissions Directors]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_College_Essay_Expert_Advice_from_Admissions_Directors</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_College_Essay_Expert_Advice_from_Admissions_Directors</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>essay/writing</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_College_Essay_Expert_Advice_from_Admissions_Directors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal Online emailed admissions directors at three universities and asked for their take on college essays, including what role they play and how<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Colleges, Awash in Applications, Turning Away Even Top Students]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges%2C_Awash_in_Applications%2C_Turning_Away_Even_Top_Students</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges%2C_Awash_in_Applications%2C_Turning_Away_Even_Top_Students</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges%2C_Awash_in_Applications%2C_Turning_Away_Even_Top_Students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great article that describes how selective colleges have become.  Includes acceptance rate statistics for some of the top schools.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Snapshot Statshot]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Snapshot_Statshot</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Snapshot_Statshot</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Snapshot_Statshot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This snapshot of MIT's just admitted class (class of 2012) is a reflection of the ever increasing difficulty of getting into selective/elite colleges<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Demoting Advanced Placement]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Demoting_Advanced_Placement</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Demoting_Advanced_Placement</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Demoting_Advanced_Placement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Describes a backlash at the proliferation of AP Courses and the negative impact on learning that 'teaching to the test' has on students'...<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Elite Colleges Reporting Record Lows in Acceptance Rates]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Elite_Colleges_Reporting_Record_Lows_in_Acceptance_Rates</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Elite_Colleges_Reporting_Record_Lows_in_Acceptance_Rates</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Elite_Colleges_Reporting_Record_Lows_in_Acceptance_Rates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The acceptance rate to elite schools continued to drop to record lows in 2008. This is due to the same factors that have been driving this statistic downward<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big-name schools aren't always the best]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Big-name_schools_arent_always_the_best-1</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Big-name_schools_arent_always_the_best-1</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>college search</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Big-name_schools_arent_always_the_best-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Look for a school that's a good fit.  Don't overvalue name-brand<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coaching the New SAT Writing Test]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coaching_the_New_SAT_Writing_Test</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coaching_the_New_SAT_Writing_Test</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coaching_the_New_SAT_Writing_Test</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A study by the College Board (and an upcoming one from Princeton Review) suggests that the new writing portion of the SAT is coachable.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is an Accomplishment?]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_is_an_Accomplishment-1</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_is_an_Accomplishment-1</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>essay/writing</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_is_an_Accomplishment-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A short but sweet article to help you more effectively write about accomplishments on your college applications.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Early Admissions Dominos Fall]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Early_Admissions_Dominos_Fall</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Early_Admissions_Dominos_Fall</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Early_Admissions_Dominos_Fall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Wall St. Journal article with initial early admission statistics from the top schools, the first in the wake of Harvard &amp; Princeton's decisions to abandon<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Colleges Need a Reply. May I See Your Notes?]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges_Need_a_Reply._May_I_See_Your_Notes%3F</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges_Need_a_Reply._May_I_See_Your_Notes%3F</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Colleges_Need_a_Reply._May_I_See_Your_Notes%3F</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In April students who've been accepted to many schools have a new delimma -- how to choose?<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Tips for a Successful Campus Visit]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=8_Tips_for_a_Successful_Campus_Visit</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=8_Tips_for_a_Successful_Campus_Visit</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=8_Tips_for_a_Successful_Campus_Visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Good tips that go a little deeper than the standard advice to help you make the most from your college visit.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MIT Admissions Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Admissions_Blog</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Admissions_Blog</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Admissions_Blog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A blog maintained by admissions staff and MIT students.  Gives a great insight into both the admissions process and student life at MIT.  Also provides a forum<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Admissions Anxiety Reaches New Regions]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Admissions_Anxiety_Reaches_New_Regions</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Admissions_Anxiety_Reaches_New_Regions</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Admissions_Anxiety_Reaches_New_Regions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Another article that chronicles the increasing difficulty of getting into selective colleges.  This one describes how the stress is expanding beyond...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In Twist on Tuition Game, Popularity Rises With Price]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=In_Twist_on_Tuition_Game%2C_Popularity_Rises_With_Price</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=In_Twist_on_Tuition_Game%2C_Popularity_Rises_With_Price</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>college costs</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=In_Twist_on_Tuition_Game%2C_Popularity_Rises_With_Price</guid>
<description><![CDATA[NY Times article on how some schools are raising their 'list price' to keep up with the Harvards.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top Undergraduate Business Rankings]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Top_Undergraduate_Business_Rankings</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Top_Undergraduate_Business_Rankings</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>college search</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Top_Undergraduate_Business_Rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[BusinessWeek's 2008 rankings of the top ~100 undergraduate business schools.  Wharton took the top spot, followed closely by UVA and Notre Dame.  Provides a ta<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Penn Acceptance rate drops to record low (2007)]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Penn_Acceptance_rate_drops_to_record_low_2007</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Penn_Acceptance_rate_drops_to_record_low_2007</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Penn_Acceptance_rate_drops_to_record_low_2007</guid>
<description><![CDATA[2007 Admission statistics for the University of Pennsylvania.  A record number of applications and a record low admission rate.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coping with the high cost of tuition]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coping_with_the_high_cost_of_tuition</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coping_with_the_high_cost_of_tuition</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>college costs</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Coping_with_the_high_cost_of_tuition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Audio interview with 8 people about college tuition<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Clambering for College Counseling]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Clambering_for_College_Counseling</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Clambering_for_College_Counseling</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Clambering_for_College_Counseling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Interview with two San Francisco Bay Area college couselors and some students that have used them.  Discusses what private counselors typically do for their cl<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Cure for the College-Bound Blues]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_Cure_for_the_College-Bound_Blues</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_Cure_for_the_College-Bound_Blues</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_Cure_for_the_College-Bound_Blues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More and more students are burned out after high school, given intense academics and the race to get into college.  Many of them are taking a year off (gap yea<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Selectivity Means for You -- Understanding Admissions Factors]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_Selectivity_Means_for_You_--_Understanding_Admissions_Factors</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_Selectivity_Means_for_You_--_Understanding_Admissions_Factors</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:59:50 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=What_Selectivity_Means_for_You_--_Understanding_Admissions_Factors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Echos the fact that it's more difficult to get into college as schools become more selective.  Points out that there are different levels of selectivity, but d<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Metaphors: Communications Mess or Tool?]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Metaphors_Communications_Mess_or_Tool</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Metaphors_Communications_Mess_or_Tool</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>essay/writing</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Metaphors_Communications_Mess_or_Tool</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Good advice from Accepted Admissions on the use, and mis-use of metaphors within your essay or personal statement.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to gently help package your senior for college admission]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=How_to_gently_help_package_your_senior_for_college_admission</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=How_to_gently_help_package_your_senior_for_college_admission</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=How_to_gently_help_package_your_senior_for_college_admission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great article that summarizes tips for parents from 7 books on how to best be involved in your high school student's college admission adventure.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[College Admissions Myths]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Admissions_Myths</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Admissions_Myths</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Admissions_Myths</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nine college admissions' myths and tips<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A few words about blog interaction]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_few_words_about_blog_interaction</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_few_words_about_blog_interaction</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=A_few_words_about_blog_interaction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A light hearted, fun post on how to deal with the stress of admissions decisions and ettiquite of commenting on blog posts and other social media from the Dean<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Applications_to_Colleges_Are_Breaking_Records-1</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Applications_to_Colleges_Are_Breaking_Records-1</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Applications_to_Colleges_Are_Breaking_Records-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A NY Times article reviewing the 2008 application and admission statistics.  &quot;Applications to selective colleges and universities are reaching new heights this<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of a College Visit]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Ins_and_Outs_of_a_College_Visit</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Ins_and_Outs_of_a_College_Visit</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>college search</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=The_Ins_and_Outs_of_a_College_Visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Article with many common sense suggestions on how to prepare for and what to accomplish on a college visit.  This could be helpful for creating your own list o<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ivy League Crunch Brings New Cachet to Next Tier]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Ivy_League_Crunch_Brings_New_Cachet_to_Next_Tier</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Ivy_League_Crunch_Brings_New_Cachet_to_Next_Tier</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Ivy_League_Crunch_Brings_New_Cachet_to_Next_Tier</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The increasing difficulty of getting into the Ivy League, not to mention the cost, is creating a second tier of 'junior ivies' -- whose admission numbers are<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Expectations Lose to Reality of Sports Scholarships]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Expectations_Lose_to_Reality_of_Sports_Scholarships</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Expectations_Lose_to_Reality_of_Sports_Scholarships</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>scholarships</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Expectations_Lose_to_Reality_of_Sports_Scholarships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An article describing the harsh realities of college scholarships.  It highlights the small amount of money available for all but the elite athletes who play i<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[To Ease College Admission, Some Say Stick With the Flute (or Physics Team)]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=To_Ease_College_Admission%2C_Some_Say_Stick_With_the_Flute_%28or_Physics_Team%29</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=To_Ease_College_Admission%2C_Some_Say_Stick_With_the_Flute_%28or_Physics_Team%29</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=To_Ease_College_Admission%2C_Some_Say_Stick_With_the_Flute_%28or_Physics_Team%29</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Discussion/debate about the latest advice to demonstrate 'passion' in a small number of extra curricular activities, rather than being well rounded by partic<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MIT: Social Networking for early admit students]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Social_Networking_for_early_admit_students</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Social_Networking_for_early_admit_students</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Social_Networking_for_early_admit_students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MIT social networking for their 'early action' admits<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MIT Early Action Admits: Share Your Story]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Early_Action_Admits_Share_Your_Story</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Early_Action_Admits_Share_Your_Story</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=MIT_Early_Action_Admits_Share_Your_Story</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Post from an MIT freshman and reactions from 'early action' admits.  Shows the 'joy of victory' and demonstrates using the internet to announce decisions (<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[College Admissions Timeline]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Admissions_Timeline</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
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<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Admissions_Timeline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[About.com page with a general timeline for high school with a focus on Junior and Senior years.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hopes Dim for Kids On College Wait Lists (2007)]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Hopes_Dim_for_Kids_On_College_Wait_Lists_2007</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Hopes_Dim_for_Kids_On_College_Wait_Lists_2007</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Hopes_Dim_for_Kids_On_College_Wait_Lists_2007</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Wall St. Journal article documenting 2007's wait list situation at top selective schools.  A detailed reporting of the statistics of waitlists and admission<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Tips for Perfect Personal Statements]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=3_Tips_for_Perfect_Personal_Statements</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=3_Tips_for_Perfect_Personal_Statements</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>essay/writing</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=3_Tips_for_Perfect_Personal_Statements</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Three quick tips from Accepted Admissions for refining your admission essays or personal statements.  Worth the quick read.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[College Applicants Must Aim to Please Picky Campuses]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Applicants_Must_Aim_to_Please_Picky_Campuses</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Applicants_Must_Aim_to_Please_Picky_Campuses</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=College_Applicants_Must_Aim_to_Please_Picky_Campuses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Article cites how difficult it has become to get into college and then lists all the ways that the applicant must 'please' the college in order to be admitte<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Larger Share of Students Succeed on AP Tests]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Larger_Share_of_Students_Succeed_on_AP_Tests</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Larger_Share_of_Students_Succeed_on_AP_Tests</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Larger_Share_of_Students_Succeed_on_AP_Tests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Article discussing overall statistics from the College Board on the AP test results<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Colleges Dig Deeper in Wait Lists for Students (2008)]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Top_Colleges_Dig_Deeper_in_Wait_Lists_for_Students_2008</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Top_Colleges_Dig_Deeper_in_Wait_Lists_for_Students_2008</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Top_Colleges_Dig_Deeper_in_Wait_Lists_for_Students_2008</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Because Harvard and other top schools ended their early admissions programs this year more schools are going deep into their wait lists to admit students.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Young, Gifted, and Not Getting Into Harvard]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Young_Gifted_and_Not_Getting_Into_Harvard</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Young_Gifted_and_Not_Getting_Into_Harvard</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>admissions</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Young_Gifted_and_Not_Getting_Into_Harvard</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A NY Times article on the reflections of a Harvard alum that interviews Harvard applicants.  Maybe more relevant for parents than students, but a good read if<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Harvard's Aid Bonanza]]></title>
<link>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Harvards_Aid_Bonanza-1</link>
<comments>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Harvards_Aid_Bonanza-1</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:54:28 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<category>financial aid/loans</category>
<guid>http://www.admissionsdirectory.com/story.php?title=Harvards_Aid_Bonanza-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Inside Higer Ed summarizes Harvard's change in financial aid policy which results in &quot;substantially more generous aid packages for Harvard students with fami<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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