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The Counselor's Calendar for seniors
Webb Trenchard shares his guidance with high school seniors on The Choice.
New immigration policy takes effect
New US immigration policy opens the path to college for some students.
The Choice Counselor's Calendar now available
ACCIS counselors Sarah Graham and Chris Teare share their advice to juniors and seniors.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/07/31/next-steps-harkin-and-profits
Congressional report on For Profit colleges released
Recruitment vs. credentials: International Students
“One of the things I’ve seen in higher education in general is we’re looking more at marketing and recruitment rather than the standards of credential evaluation that were long a hallmark of international admissions..."
New book about defining college success
A new book explores the qualities that make the "best" college student.
40% of parents expect their students to pay for college
A new survey shows that 40% of parents expect their students to pay for college fees.
Should colleges consider legacy in admissions?
Tom Espenshade, Princeton professor and ACCIS Board member, is mentioned in this point/counterpoint discussion of legacy in college admissions.
July Counselor's Calendar in The Choice for Juniors
Ari Worthman, Associate Director of College Counseling at Lakeside School, shares his advice with juniors.
July Counselor's Calendar in The Choice
Ann Selvitelli, Director of College Counseling at Suffield Academy, writes the July Counselor's Calendar for seniors.