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About Bruce
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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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Golf Colleges/Universities2/9/2008Tom Kovic
  Q: My son is a junior in high school. He is very passionate about golf. He has been playing since he ...
  A: who sounds like a well balanced student-athlete. As a junior, he is positioned well to begin the ...
choice of courses to select2/8/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My daughter is a sophomore .She is interested in doing corporate law after undergraduate. Since i ...
  A: I usually suggest students take both the SAT and ACT because they are both college admission tests ...
choice of courses to select2/8/2008Susie Watts
  Q: My daughter is a sophomore .She is interested in doing corporate law after undergraduate. Since i ...
  A: I think the classes she is scheduled to take look very appropriate for a junior year. She should ...
College Assistance2/6/2008Bruce
  Q: I have a seventeen year old doing average in HS and I tried to begin the process of helping me to ...
  A: Patricia, Sorry to hear that you are finding the process stressful. I am going through it right now ...
Selecting right Grad school1/30/2008Bruce
  Q: I am a student of final year of Bachelor of mechanical engineering from Mumbai University, India. I ...
  A: Raghunath, Your GRE scores are very solid, and they will produce some options for you. Anything you ...
research university1/24/2008Bruce
  Q: i was checking out the University of Maryland,Baltimore County.the university says that it is a ...
  A: Hasheem, A research university has a strong focus on faculty research and publishing. This means ...
my special study option(lots of diversity)1/21/2008Susie Watts
  Q: i am planning to study in a college in the US(or canada) next year.i haven't decided on my major ...
  A: Most colleges do not require you to select a specific major until the end of your second year. You ...
my special study option(lots of diversity)1/21/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: am planning to study in a college in the US(or canada) next year.i haven't decided on my major ...
  A: Hashem, Several of the areas you mention, law in particular, is a graduate level course in the ...
choosing a special study option(lots of diversity)1/21/2008Bruce
  Q: am planning to study in a college in the US(or canada) next year.i haven't decided on my major ...
  A: Hashem, Based on what you've told me, I encourage you to look at smaller liberal colleges here in ...
Stanford1/21/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I saw some of your other answers and knew you could help me. Anyways, I am extremely set on ...
  A: Continue playing the guitar, but do something unique with it. Colleges like Stanford are looking ...
Stanford1/20/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I saw some of your other answers and knew you could help me. Anyways, I am extremely set on ...
  A: Schools, even Stanford, can overlook a semester of grades if there is a good reason why they ...
Struggling student1/19/2008Todd Johnson
  Q: My daughter (11th grade) is a B-C student (mixed grades, some A's, C's and D's) and even failed a ...
  A: KD, The primary consideration for most colleges is that the student be able to handle the course ...
Christian School, engineering, soccer1/18/2008Bruce
  Q: My son is an A student and currently a junior at a academically challenging Christian high school in ...
  A: Roc, Your point about giving your son the tools to compete for top dollars is well taken. I hope it ...
Christian School, engineering, soccer1/17/2008Bruce
  Q: My son is an A student and currently a junior at a academically challenging Christian high school in ...
  A: Based on what you've outlined here, I would take a look at these schools; Wheaton Calvin Taylor ...
Pros and Cons of certain colleges...1/15/2008Bruce
  Q: I am a senior in high school and still undecided on my future school. As of now, I am just waiting ...
  A: Sam, I think it would be tough to find a qualitative difference among these three top notch ...
Am i on the right track1/14/2008Bruce
  Q: I am trying to become a registered nurse and am not sure if I'm on the right track. I have ask so ...
  A: DeTreonna, I'm not sure if you are on the right track. If you want to be an RN, you can, typically, ...
Am i on the right track1/14/2008Susie Watts
  Q: I am trying to become a registered nurse and am not sure if I'm on the right track. I have ask so ...
  A: I think online courses are fine, but if you could find a community college where you could take many ...
East and west?12/25/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: Johnson, I have a problem: east or west? I've been investigating my major: English (or perhaps ...
  A: Rex, Thanks for writing. There are many issues that go into finding the "best" college for any ...
College12/24/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Watching my parents struggle to pay all the bills makes me want to find a good paying job that will ...
  A: A college education is the key to getting a good job. You should major in an area that you enjoy ...
college12/17/2007Susie Watts
  Q: i live in indiana. for college i want to go to one of the uc (university of california) campuses, ...
  A: The University of California website has detailed information about each of the UC schools. Many of ...
about college/university choice12/17/2007Bruce
  Q: i m a student of mechanical engineering, i applied for m.s in aerospace engg. for the fall08 till ...
  A: Kapil, With a master's degree in aerospace engineering your future will be bright whichever school ...
Do I still have a chance?12/10/2007Bruce
  Q: I am interested in admission to Berea College. Here are my predicted stats (currently a homeschooled ...
  A: Sorry for the belated reply, Lace. Academically, you have done well, especially considering the ...
Rejection letters... why??12/8/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I was wondering, due to the very competitive nature of college admissions these years, as to the ...
  A: Often times students are rejected because other students bring something to a school that interests ...
best sociology school for me?12/5/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Im looking to transfer from a Los Angeles CC to a university with the best possible SOC program I ...
  A: A good sociology program is not difficult to find, but I think you first need to think about what it ...
about my chances of getting admission with need based aid12/2/2007Bruce
  Q: Sir I have secured a 590 in critical reading(percentile-77%), a 650 in maths(percentile-86%) and a ...
  A: I am not an admission person at FIT, but his reading score is OK and his math score is solid enough, ...
Nassau community college11/27/2007Bruce
  Q: I think I remember reading one of your other responses to a question that you're from New York. ...
  A: You have a couple of questions here. First regarding transfer if you plan well and have some sense ...
about my chances of getting admission with need based aid11/22/2007Bruce
  Q: Sir I have secured a 590 in critical reading(percentile-77%), a 650 in maths(percentile-86%) and a ...
  A: Jubaraj, Hi from New York State. Your test scores are very respectable - a 1240 on the main parts ...
Credit Transfer11/20/2007Bruce
  Q: Is it possible to transfer my credits from West Michigan University to UCLA after 2 years of ...
  A: Most colleges welcome transfers, and transfer after 2 years is pretty commonly done. UCLA's policies ...
Credit Transfer11/20/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: Is it possible to transfer my credits from West Michigan University to UCLA after 2 years of ...
  A: Kate, The quick answer is that yes it is possible to transfer credits from one college to another. ...
Credit Transfers11/20/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Is it possible to transfer my credits from West Michigan University to UCLA? If it is possible, how ...
  A: UCLA will ask for a transcript from Western Michigan University to see what your courses and grades ...
colleges11/15/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: What is a good college in Texas that give degrees in the nursing field????????
  A: Laquish, There are many good colleges in Texas that offer degrees in nursing. What is good for you ...
switching schools11/6/2007Bruce
  Q: My daughter is a junior at a good college in California, majoring in biology. She is a bright girl ...
  A: Jennifer, Sorry for the delay in replying, had mechanical challenges at home and my son's soccer ...
Finding the right school!11/5/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: Johnson, I am a sophomore at a local community college in Missouri. I went away to Hawaii my ...
  A: Caitlin, What you are experiencing is fairly common among students who have recently left home. ...
can't find the right college11/4/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: I am looking for any college that has both Occupational Therapy and Radiology offered. I have looked ...
  A: Bekah, When you say radiology I assume you mean radiological tech? If so I think the problem you ...
looking for a college11/4/2007Bruce
  Q: I am looking for any college that has both Occupational Therapy and Radiology offered. I have looked ...
  A: A couple of questions for you. When you refer to radiology, what kind of work are you anticipating ...
about career in Computer engineering major11/3/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: Fist of all , I 'd like to say thank you to you ! I am applying to college (US) , but there are some ...
  A: Gibran, Thanks for writing. Most computer engineering programs that I am familiar with include both ...
devry U11/2/2007Bruce
  Q: can you tell me anything about devry university? do you recommend going there to get a business ...
  A: I can tell you that DeVry is not a fake college. It may not look like other schools in terms of ...
penn state11/2/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: i recently took interest in penn state. i understand that it is the university campus that is ...
  A: Stanley, Many large Universities have a main campus and branch campuses. The branch campuses are ...
choosing college for computer engineering major ?11/2/2007Todd Johnson
  Q: Honestly , I am going to study Computer Engineering , I have to find a 2 year -college , then ...
  A: Gibran, Honestly my best advice is to find a 4 year college that offers computer engineering right ...
choosing college for computer engineering major ?11/2/2007Bruce
  Q: Honestly , I am going to study Computer Engineering , I have to find a 2 year -college , then ...
  A: Gibran, I think the best way for you to explore this is to find a college that offers the comp eng ...

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