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About Bruce
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Expertise
Choosing a college, college admission processes, admission for homeschoolers, preparing for the college interview, searching for scholarships, Christian colleges & universities, colleges in general.

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22 years in higher education, including eight in admission and financial aid, 15 years interviewing students for admission and places in honors programs, academic advising, transfer counseling.

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BA psychology. MA Behavioral Science

   

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career10/10/2008Bruce
  Q: sir, i want to become an astronaut but i'm not interested in flying planes.what other option do i ...
  A: Educationally, I think you will need a degree in engineering. I suggest that you go to the NASA web ...
Are Christian colleges or universities more expensive?9/28/2008Bruce
  Q: Are Christian colleges or universities more expensive than big name universities? What kind of proof ...
  A: Gabriela, Christian colleges are mosr costly than public universities, and will be similar in line ...
College Help9/28/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I am a high school junior, and I am starting to go through the college process (taking SATs, looking ...
  A: There is a web site www.mymajors.com that gives you a chance to look at a lot of different areas and ...
HR9/27/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: As you guide people , I have a question ….please help me out. I completed my 12th. My ambition is to ...
  A: Liza, I think you have great ambition and a bright future ahead of you. My expert area is more in ...
College9/26/2008Bruce
  Q: my first question is when i go to college and i want to be a zoologist what should i major and and ...
  A: I guess what I would suggest is to look for a school with a solid biology program (zoology if you ...
Medical School9/25/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: My son (15) is interested in studying medicine but I don't know what needs to be done. He has very ...
  A: Jenefer, Thank you for writing. At this point you don't need to worry about medical school as ...
Chances of admission9/23/2008Bruce
  Q: Hai, I am doing my MBA in IIT,Chicago.I am unable afford the tuition here.so I'd like to take a ...
  A: I suggest that you look at some of the AACSB accredited business schools in the US. I am more ...
College Choice9/21/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: My daughter is a senior in High School and is trying to decide where to go to college. She is ...
  A: Lani, Thank you for writing. I don't have any particular suggestions but I can give you some help ...
choosing a college9/21/2008Bruce
  Q: My daughter is a senior in High School and is trying to decide where to go to college. She is ...
  A: Lani, While it's not that close to Kentucky, the first school coming to mind is Judson, in ...
difficulty understanding foreign born profs9/14/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My son is a freshman at a very good engineering school. He loves the size of the school and the ...
  A: This is a tough question because it does exist in more schools than we might like to admit. I think ...
medical school9/7/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs?
  A: Brittney, I am not entirely sure I understand your question but if you are asking which colleges ...
medical school9/7/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs?
  A: Very few of these are accredited. If you look at overseas programs, make sure they are accredited ...
medical school9/7/2008Bruce
  Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs?
  A: I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for, but if you mean where can you start college and stay ...
can i still get into a top finance undergrad program?9/6/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: Im a junior in high school now just started. My first 2 years were pretty bad i had to do ...
  A: Don't worry so much about where you go undergrad. In the finance world, what really matters is the ...
Can I go to college?9/5/2008Susie Watts
  Q: earlier this year I graduated from homeschool(i'm 17) and I honestly don't feel like i've learned ...
  A: Don't be discouraged Lorenzo because you probably are a lot smarter than you think you are. You ...
Can I go to college?9/5/2008Bruce
  Q: earlier this year I graduated from homeschool(i'm 17) and I honestly don't feel like i've learned ...
  A: I've worked with many homeschoolers over the years and most were very good students. Is there a ...
Can I go to college?9/5/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: earlier this year I graduated from homeschool(i'm 17) and I honestly don't feel like i've learned ...
  A: Lorenzo, I am glad that you have an interest in higher education. There is a college for almost ...
Div II Engineering9/3/2008Bruce
  Q: My son will be graduating from a public high school in Carroll Co Maryland with a 3.4 average or ...
  A: Vernon, I'm more up on the engineering than the baseball, but I can suggest some places for you to ...
Recording Arts Degree9/3/2008Susie Watts
  Q: my name is Elias and I recently found out about the existence of the Recording Arts major. I've ...
  A: A lot of two year schools offer an associates degree in things like recording arts. There is ...
Should I go to Boston University9/2/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I am going into my Senior year at Belmont High School (massachusetts), and I am considering which ...
  A: Jeff, The question of where to go to college is a very personal one and not one that I or anyone ...
College selection9/2/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I am searching for colleges that have a music degree with concentration and training in music ...
  A: Jazz seems to be a new addition to many music schools. I would suggest you investigate schools that ...
College selection9/2/2008Bruce
  Q: I am searching for colleges that have a music degree with concentration and training in music ...
  A: Donald, Finding such a music program may be a challenge as it seems that most good music schools ...
Where can I get in to college?8/31/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My reach schools I'm applying to are Yale and Brown. I also will be applying to Notre Dame and ...
  A: From your resume, you sound like a very qualified student both in the classroom and out. I usually ...
Finding the college that's right for me8/27/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: Well, this year I'm a senior at Clearview High School in Lorain, Ohio, and I'm having trouble ...
  A: Zach, There is nothing wrong with having particular ideas of what you want in a college. The ...
for studies...8/25/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: * i have some question to ask Pleas explain with briefly... *i want to go one of European Union ...
  A: Go online or talk with people who are knowledgeable and identify several universities that offer the ...
Junior College Transfer8/21/2008Bruce
  Q: I did well in high school. I had a 3.7 GPA, member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, ...
  A: You've prepared yourself well, Albert. I would apply to these elite schools, but I would also keep ...
Core Curriculum8/21/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum?
  A: Brittney, First we need to make sure that we are talking about the same thing. A core curriculum ...
Core Curriculum8/21/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum?
  A: The best-known university with no required core curriculum is Brown, an Ivy-League college in ...
Core Curriculum8/21/2008Bruce
  Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum?
  A: Brittney, Sorry for the delay. I thought I responded already but A;;Experts tells me I did not, or ...
choosing appropriate college8/17/2008Annie
  Q: Iwould like to know which is the most suitable college I can join it and find a job very quickly ...
  A: If your primary concern is finding a job quickly, the first thing you have to do is look at which ...
which school?8/15/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: Johnson, I'm Eric, and I'm graduating from community college in a year. I live in Pennsylvania. ...
  A: Eric, Thanks for writing. I don't generally comment on particular colleges because I don't know ...
what collehe should i go8/14/2008Annie
  Q: i have a 82 average and 1250 on my sat i am planned on taking the again in october. i want to dual ...
  A: Sorry for the delay; I was out of town. Anyway, SUNY Buffalo, Oneonta, and Oswego should all be ...
How can I get recruited?8/12/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: I ould absolutely LOVE to play onany future college or Universities soccer, tennis, or Volleyball ...
  A: If after your evaluation from your coaches it is determined you can potentially participate as an ...
How can I get recruited?8/12/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: I ould absolutely LOVE to play onany future college or Universities soccer, tennis, or Volleyball ...
  A: Manda, First, you want to develop a list of potential colleges and universities based on your ...
College...Aggh!!8/12/2008Bruce
  Q: Bruce I have rcently begun rethinking my college search. I had been looking at four particular Ivy ...
  A: You have a fighting chance at many excellent schools. I'm afraid, though, that you are allowing the ...
College Career8/12/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I am having a lot of problems with choosing the right career to pursue. I spend a lot of time on my ...
  A: If you are planning on going to a junior college, take all of your core classes that are required ...
International Universities8/9/2008Bruce
  Q: I was wondering if there are existing international universities or colleges that accept students ...
  A: Julia, I am certain that many overseas schools will take American students. If you opt for ...
Nursing and community college vs. private?8/7/2008Bruce
  Q: Who earns more, an RN who graduated through a community college program, or one who went to a ...
  A: Sarah, My understanding is that the higher earners will the RNs that also have BSN degrees (bach of ...
choosing an art college8/4/2008Susie Watts
  Q: Is choosing an Art College right for me? I love art and design and film and theatre, but I and also ...
  A: From what you have emailed, I think a college or university would be a better choice for you than an ...
college semester8/4/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: will I have a summer vacation? will I be done by may?? thank you for taking your time to answer my ...
  A: Miriam, Different colleges and universities offer different options in the number of semesters that ...

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