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I have spent more than 20 years helping students select colleges and advising them in all areas of the college admission process

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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 ...
SAT scores7/30/2008Bruce
  Q: I have an SAT Verbal score of 540, Math 510, Reading 500. I received several letters from Div III ...
  A: The school you looked up has a "middle 50%" SAT range of 1090 - 1280. One fourth of all freshman ...
transfer: change of course7/27/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: IAM STUDYING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING(Ist year). If I want to take a transfer to another university, can ...
  A: Most colleges accept transfers after the first two years, but fewer accept transfers after only one ...
college7/26/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My youngest son who has ADD and who struggled in high school has been out now for three years and ...
  A: There are many schools on the east coast and mid-west that have great departments for students with ...
Study and Teach7/24/2008Bruce
  Q: I am a Math teacher for secondary classes {mainly terminal classes}since 1980 and trainer for math ...
  A: Faisal, Probably what you need to look for is a grad assistantship, which would provide you with a ...
subjects required for a pediatrician7/24/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: what are specific subjects i need to learn to be a pediatrician
  A: Pediatricians study their specialty after receiving their medical degrees and completing their ...
hello7/21/2008Susie Watts
  Q: my name is Shavari Cox and I am in the 11th grade. I am looking for college that have the major ...
  A: You can go to any college to become a pediatrician. First you attend a four year school for your ...
EASY TRANSFER7/20/2008Bruce
  Q: I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AND I'M TRYING NOW TO DECIDE ...
  A: Hashem, I didn't realize that you are an international student- in which case to would be too late ...
College Process Help7/20/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: my name is Amanda. I am going into the eleventh grade and I am interested in being an ...
  A: Amanda, Thank you for writing. I understand how confusing the whole college admissions process can ...
college that has aerospace engineering7/17/2008Bruce
  Q: Good Morning! I am wondering if you could help me find a list of some colleges that would offer an ...
  A: I cannot tell you of a specific school, but I can give you some general input. Becuase AE is such a ...
Can you suggest a college?7/16/2008Bruce
  Q: I'm having trouble selecting a college. In the future, I want to be a news anchor or reporter. I ...
  A: I would start at the larger schools, UT and A & M, and go from there. You will probably find that ...
Where do i go?7/16/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I was wondering what college would be right for me. I want to work with disabled childern.. i dont ...
  A: Laura, Unfortunately, no one can tell you what the right college is for your needs. If you want to ...
About admission for MS in aerospace engineering in USA7/7/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I am sudarshan from Mumbai, India. I am a undergraduate student of aeronautical engineering planning ...
  A: Sudarshan, Most colleges admit students beginning in the fall of the year, generally August or ...
about college choice and scholarship7/7/2008Susie Watts
  Q: i am a student from Nepal completed my high school. i want to go to the united states for my Under ...
  A: Your chances for a scholarship will be better at a private university because they have more money ...
Actuarial Science?7/4/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: Hey, may I know more details on Actuarial Science? Because I just briefly know the meaning of it and ...
  A: Actuaries are people who use math to evauate risk, such as deciding how much insurance companies ...
engineering from stanford7/2/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: iam manish. i wanted to know about engineering from stanford university as compared to engineering ...
  A: What type of engineering are you interested in studying? I don't understand your comment that ...
Child Psychology7/1/2008Bruce
  Q: I AM LOOKING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH DREAMS OF BECOMING A Child Psychologist. I GRADUATED HIGH ...
  A: Cher, As far as online programs go, I can suggest some, but if there is a state school (that is, in ...
jst a query,6/30/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: this is Ashiq here,currently doing my A levels programme under EDEXCEl . I wish to study on ...
  A: Some American universities require chemistry in high school in order to apply to an aeronautics ...
Meeting the criteria6/28/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My name is Priscilla and I will be a freshman this fall at Austin College. I am content with my ...
  A: There are some schools that you fit your criteria, but they would be next to impossible to get into ...
I.B. Program6/26/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: I am a freshmen going into my sophomore year. In am currently in the International baccalaureate ...
  A: This is a tough one. The bottom line when it comes to the college quest is finding the school that ...
UCLA6/24/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: I have just finished my sophomore year of high school. I came out with 5 A's and 1 B AND a GPA of ...
  A: UCLA is the most difficult university in California to get admitted to. But there are plenty of ...
college recruiting6/23/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: how do you get college scouts to recruit you? i mean schools like UConn,Duke,North Carolina,Tennese, ...
  A: You ask an important question. I suggest that you and all prospects should make a proactive effort ...
LLM6/15/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I would like to ask you couple of questions.I graduated from Law School in Czech republic.I am ...
  A: Alexandra, If you have a specific school in mind, like Boston University, your best option is to ...
injuries6/15/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: i am 16 years old and i have already torn my ACL two times. i have always hoped to go to college and ...
  A: Your question is a very good one and I will provide you with my "gut" response as a former college ...
sociology6/13/2008Susie Watts
  Q: first of all i am a Colombian student in France i m doing my degree of sociology at the university ...
  A: Sorry, I am unable to open the link. Sociology and the social sciences are usually good in most ...
sociology6/12/2008Susie Watts
  Q: first of all i am a Colombian student in France i m doing my degree of sociology at the university ...
  A: Most schools in the states will not allow you to do just one year on their campus for your last ...
follow up last question6/12/2008Susie Watts
  Q: Sorry for new question, it said I had too many follow up... I'm not sure I understood what you said: ...
  A: You can do a major in any subject for 4 years and then you would enter medical school. Medical ...
college degrees associates/bachelors6/11/2008Susie Watts
  Q: what are some pros and cons with choosing one degree over the other? bachelor's vs associates
  A: An associates degree is two years of college and with limit you in some jobs. Many jobs require a ...
Can I get in?6/10/2008Bruce
  Q: Currently I'm a sophomore. My average for last year was 96, and this year it's 90, and I'm extremely ...
  A: Katherine, I cannot speak for the schools you list, but I can tell you that you will be a strong ...
Do I have a chance?6/10/2008Susie Watts
  Q: Currently I'm a sophomore. My average for last year was 96, and this year it's 90, and I'm extremely ...
  A: It sounds to me as though you are doing everything about right. I especially like your science ...
Can I get in? Do I have a chance?6/10/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: Currently I'm a sophomore. My average for last year was 96, and this year it's 90, and I'm extremely ...
  A: Katherine, Your grades, test scores and activities would all make you a competitive applicant for ...
college and career6/10/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: I am very confused about were to go and what to study in college. I have always been interested in ...
  A: If your high school has a vocational or college counselor, or teaches fashion, ask him/her. ...
college and career6/10/2008Sue Kayton
  Q: I am very confused about were to go and what to study in college. I have always been interested in ...
  A: You didn't say what year you are in school, so I don't know how soon you have to make a decision. ...
Re: Everything I need to know on how to get to the college i want6/7/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I'm an upcoming high school junior. Currently, I have a 4.0 gpa. I'm a student who is involved with ...
  A: Stacy, Thanks for writing. It is always great to hear from students who are ahead of the curve in ...
When do I start applying to college?6/7/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I am almost done with my junior year in high school; only a week left. I already have a list of ...
  A: AT, Don't worry about what other people say. You have your own path to follow. I don't know what ...
getting into college6/4/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I have taken Spanish 1 and 2 in seventh and eight grade and Spanish 3 in ninth grade (high school) ...
  A: Middle school foreign language does not count toward your high school credits. You should probably ...
SAT Score6/2/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: I have done the SATs Test Three times and I'm still ranging between 1200-1250. Is there any colleges ...
  A: Kristina, There are many colleges that would be happy to accept a student with a 1200-1250 SAT. ...
Son with ADHD6/2/2008Bruce
  Q: Several people have told me that there are programs or grants for my son with ADHD. Is it true that ...
  A: Rob, I have not heard of any college that will allow your son to attend free due to this condition, ...

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