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Don't try to sweep issues under the rug – Admissions offices will learn of mistakes. You'll be better off just coming clean.

Lee Bierer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:21:27 +0000

Admissions Offices will usually forgive the mistake, but not the lie. Blemishes are never attractive. Whether they are the hormonally-induced variety or those that raise a red flag in the admissions office, neither one is what a student wants to be dealing with during the college application Continue Reading...

College reps can serve as advocates

Lee Bierer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:03:35 +0000

There seems to be a direct correlation between the number of questions I receive and parental anxiety levels. Here are two recent college admissions questions: Q. Is it worth my son’s time to get out of class and meet with the college rep when he or she visits his school? A resounding Continue Reading...

Admissions officials prefer to see tough classes

Lee Bierer — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:28:04 +0000

Whether I’m leading a workshop on navigating the college admissions process or getting stopped in the frozen food aisle at the supermarket, here are some of the most common questions parents ask. Q. The easy A: Is it better to take a lower-level class and get an “A” or struggle Continue Reading...

Tougher classes mean more

Lee Bierer — Wed, 23 May 2007 04:24:06 +0000

Readers are invited to submit questions on the college admissions process. My e-mail inbox is loaded with stories and anecdotes that usually end up asking a very familiar question. Q. When it comes to impressing admissions officials, is it better to take the most rigorous course possible Continue Reading...