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Conversation with the College Board: Critical Reasoning Experts

Posted on May 9, 2008 by JD

Here is a transcript of a telephone conversation I had yesterday with Operator #25987653 at the College Board: COLLEGE BOARD OPERATOR:  Hello.  You have reached the College Board.  Please have your credit card ready.  This call may be recorded for … Continue reading →

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The Most Famous College Essay on the Internet

Posted on May 8, 2008 by JD

Here is an essay, written by Hugh Gallagher, which won a Scholastic Press writing contest in 1990.  Mr. Gallagher subsequently sent the essay to NYU and was admitted.  (It is not clear if he submitted the essay as a writing … Continue reading →

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South by Southwest

Posted on May 7, 2008 by JD

I recently had lunch with my friend, Compulsive Swimmer (CS). CS is well on the other side of the college admissions process. Two of her children have graduated from college, one from Wash U St. Louis and one from Vanderbilt. … Continue reading →

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Overheard at Brown

Posted on May 6, 2008 by JD

Thanks to a reader for submitting this one. Admissions Officer at a recent Brown Information Session:  At Brown, we pride ourselves on being a place for original thinkers. Student (to his mom): We can go now. … Continue reading →

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We Know Where You Live

Posted on May 5, 2008 by JD

Every day, CJ gets mail from colleges.  All sorts of cool brochures appear in our mailbox, along with personalized letters inviting our son to come to a local information session or even a special day on campus for athletes.  CJ … Continue reading →

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