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Malcolm Gladwell Rips the US News Rankings

In his latest two-part podcast, Malcolm Gladwell pokes holes in the way that US News and World Report ranks colleges and universities. But the criticisms seem cheap and obvious and not quite worthy of an hour-long listen.

Tim Brennan

July 12, 2021

READ: 6 MIN

In Defense of Early Decision

Many counselors don’t like Early Decision because they think it locks kids into colleges prematurely. But we think it’s a policy that should be even more fully embraced by students and schools alike.

Tim Brennan

July 6, 2021

READ: 4 MIN

The Importance of Summer Activities

With the fourth of July around the corner, have you been doing something productive this summer?

Tim Brennan

June 28, 2021

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More Harvard News: Supreme Court Case Delayed

The group Students for Fair Admissions must now wait for the Biden administration to weigh in.

Tim Brennan

June 20, 2021

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Harvard Breaks its Yield Record for Class of 2025

Harvard kids offered admission this year accepted the college’s offer at a rate not yet seen at any college.

Tim Brennan

June 11, 2021

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Want to Know Where Local High Schools Are Sending Kids to College? Check Instagram!

Students have been setting up their own HS Senior Class Instagram Accounts where kids post where they are going to college. The results are eye-opening.

Tim Brennan

June 3, 2021

READ: 4 MIN