Posts by Andrew Belasco:

The MOOC Revolution: Opportunity or Overhype?

Posted on: 18 Jun 2013

Since 2011, major news and media outlets have devoted substantial attention to the rise of Massive Online Open Courses, better known as “MOOCs.” Journalists and educators alike have lauded startups like Udacity, Coursera and edX—primarily for their aims to make high-quality education both accessible and affordable—and have written extensively on a new education landscape, where everyone—no […]

Inside an admissions office

Posted on: 23 May 2013

This insightful article on the inner-workings of the Lehigh University admissions committee this past application season is well worth the few minutes it takes to read. This piece hammers home the message that when it comes to admittance at a highly selective college like Lehigh, every minute detail of your application becomes magnified. The following are our […]

Are college guidebooks useful?

Posted on: 13 Dec 2012

Guidebooks can be an excellent source of information for students seeking to learn more about the offerings and environment of a college. They often provide useful information about strong programs, important admission indicators, and social/extracurricular opportunities. However, they also have a couple drawbacks.  First guidebooks are usually limited to a certain set of highly competitive […]