Early Decision and study habits

Early decision and early action plans keep growing, and how much time to college students spend studying.  Check out these articles form the Chronicle of Higher Education to find out more.

http://chronicle.com/blogs/headcount/the-flock-of-early-birds-keeps-growing/29334?sid=pm&utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en

http://chronicle.com/article/Who-Hits-the-Books-More-Study/129806/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

Does being a legacy matter?

Colleges have always at least considered a student's legacy as part of the admissions process, but should they?  That question, as well as other issues, are debated in today's "Room for Debate" in The New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/11/13/why-do-top-schools-still-take-legacy-applicants?hp

Women Biologists

While some students are dropping out of science majors, many women are pursuing biology as a career. The problem is that their salaries might be lower.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/education/edlife/where-the-women-are-biology.html?ref=edlife

Is a Science Major Really That Hard?

That's what some researchers say, but with over 35% of GPS students majoring in science, math, or technology,our girls are obviously very well prepared!

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/education/edlife/why-science-majors-change-their-mind-its-just-so-darn-hard.html?_r=1&ref=edlife

Does it matter what your major is?

Here is one opinion that suggests that's not the question you should be asking.

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/college-majors-matter/?ref=education

Essay Advice

Do you find it difficult to write a compelling essay in 500 words or less?  Then here's some good advice to consider.

http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/gelb/