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College Transitions Featured on CBS News

New York, NY— Andrew’s research continues to make waves in the national media. His study was recently showcased in a CBS Moneywatch article discussing the effects of test-optional admission policies. Please click here to read the article.

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Can you measure a college’s return on investment?

We frequently receive questions from students and families in reference to PayScale.com’s new college rankings, which sorts institutions on the basis of a calculated 30-year return on investment (ROI). Are these rankings reliable? Not so much. Here’s an example of why: Harvey Mudd College, PayScale’s top ranked school for...

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10 Tips for Landing College Scholarships

Attempts to navigate the world of private college scholarships often result in students and families left adrift in the proverbial mile-wide, inch-deep ocean of cyberspace. Let the following tips serve as your guide, helping you to streamline your search for the “best-fit” scholarships and maximize your chances at emerging...

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Michael Receives AERA Grant

Washington, DC— The American Educational Research Association (AERA) recently awarded Michael with an Education Research Service Project (ERSP) grant for his work focusing on college access for undocumented students.  The ERSP initiative seeks to utilize the expertise of education researchers to benefit educational organizations, institutions, or other community based organizations...

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Brainstorming the Common Application essay

With school’s final bell now behind us, students entering their final year of high school are likely focused on more tantalizing summer plans than beginning work on their Common Application essay.  And while earning some cash, sitting by the pool, and hanging out with friends are higher up on the docket...

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College Transitions Featured in Inside Higher Ed

Washington, DC— Immediately following its release, Andrew’s study of test-optional admission policies is grabbing national media attention.  The study was featured in Inside Higher Ed, one of the leading national news publications on issues related to higher education.  Andrew’s research was recently published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, one...

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Andrew Publishes Research on Test-Optional Admission Policies

Athens, GA— Andrew’s research on test-optional admission policies was recently published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, which is widely considered as one of the top journals in all of education.  The study analyzes the relationship between test-optional admission policies and subsequent growth in the proportion of low-income and minority...

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Colleges for the “B” student

Listening to the mainstream media, one might conclude that getting into college has never been a more competitive or harrowing venture. With the exception of a scattering of hyper-selective prestigious schools across the country, this notion could not be further from reality. In truth, today’s college marketplace greatly favors...

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