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Colleges that Do Not Require SAT or ACT scores

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:14:30 +0000

Over 850 colleges are test optional. This means that if you are not a good standardized test taker, you don’t have to take the SAT or the ACT in order to gain admission to one of these 850+ colleges and …

University of Florida Cuts Computer Science Department

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:46:58 +0000

Forbes Magazine brings us this unfortunate news. Gators, get the signs out… It’s time to speak up about the value of STEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)… Take a look at the full article HERE!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2012/04/22/university-of-florida-eliminates-computer-science-department-increases-athletic-budgets-hmm/…

College Rejection Letter Does Not Herald End of the World

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:58:54 +0000

Rejection, though hard to take, is a fact of life. We all experience it throughout our lives, and though the sting never really goes away, we can develop strategies to learn how to cope with it. With the right attitude, …

Art Contest for High School Students

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:57:35 +0000

Enter The 2012 Creative Outlook

Magazine Cover Contest.

Upload students artwork to www.creative-outlook.com for a chance to get their art on the cover of the next issue, and a $250 prize! The winner is selected by user votes online.

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The Value of an Undergraduate Business Degree

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:04:59 +0000

Melissa Korn from The Wall Street Journal explains how to approach a BBA if you’re considering getting the most value out of your degree. Being that around 20% of all undergrads major in Business, it’s competitive out there. Recruiters are …

Self-Publishing for High School and College Students

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:41:10 +0000

I found this New York Times article about a 14 year-old book author very inspiring… It’s a good example of making your publishing dreams come true and doing something very interesting while you’re in high school (or college, for that matter). …

College Decisions – I’m In, Now What?

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:17:07 +0000

We all want to be accepted. Accepted by friends, accepted by family and now, accepted by the colleges where you optimistically sent your applications a few months ago. April 1st, no joke, the envelopes are going to start filling your …

DNA Testing for Preschool Admissions – April 1st Hoax!

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:58:37 +0000

NPR just aired a story on a New York City Preschool asking parents for their DNA in order to admit children to their program. Here is the news…

http://www.npr.org/2012/04/01/149804404/n-y-preschool-starts-dna-testing-for-admission

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The Top Student in the New Teaching Era

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:56:13 +0000

Panic! That’s what I felt when I heard my name in our Corporate Strategy class during my first semester at University of Michigan. I knew what was happening… I was the newest victim of the teaching technique of “cold-calling.” Out …

Making the College Interview Work for You

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:54:33 +0000

You are a unique human being with a story to tell. You are more than just the application forms you have sent out to college admissions offices. You are you and there is only one real way to separate yourself …

Claudine Vainrub at Miami National College Fair

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:49:17 +0000

This Sunday don’t miss the Miami National College Fair! With over 150 colleges and universities from all over the U.S., this is an event not to miss… Ms. Vainrub from EduPlan will be leading two presentations on Financial Aid and …

Ten Ways To Pay For College Right Now – From Forbes

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:59:35 +0000

Ten Ways To Pay For College Right Now – Zack O%27Malley Greenburg – Forbes.

Wonderful Article!!! All these are pieces of advice we at EduPlan have provided for you over and over. Take a look at this list, and …

Eyes on the Prize!

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:12:43 +0000

At this time of year it’s not just Christmas presents you should be wrapping up, but also your college applications. Deadlines are looming and it is not advisable to leave it to the last minute to submit your applications. Ideally,

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Submitting Before the Big Jan 1st Deadline

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:51:15 +0000

It’s not too late yet to push that button, and it’s definitely not too early to click “submit” on your Common Application file. With the Regular Decision application deadline of January 1st (11:59pm) just around the corner, you should be …

School Administrator Takes Standardized Tests

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:24:40 +0000

What do standardized tests really do for students, schools and colleges? Are they truly a measure of future success? Find out what happened when an accomplished school administrator took the tests… READ THE ENTIRE WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE HERE…

It’s time for Florida Bright Futures!

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:29:14 +0000

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Particularly if you happen to be a college-bound resident of Florida. Funded by the State Lottery, every year the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) hands out an impressive amount of cash to high school …

MIT takes Measures to Prevent more Suicides

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:17:21 +0000

With two suicides happening at MIT in the last two months, MIT leadership takes measures to support students and prevent further tragedy.

In its article “MIT reexamines campus efforts after 2 suicides,” The Boston Globe talks about the deceased, their …

The Ivy Dream – Correlating Success with College Brand

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:07:08 +0000

Do you know what Richard Branson (CEO of Virgin), Michael Dell (CEO of Dell Computers), and Paul Allen (Microsoft’s co-founder) have in common? These corporate superstars never attended, nor graduated, from an Ivy League school. Yet today, they are considered …

The Early Decision Dilemma

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:49:01 +0000

Applying to college is a gamble. You send your applications and test results off to a handful of universities with no guarantee of which ones will accept you, which one you will choose, or if you’re going to be happy …

How to Show Diversity in the College Application

Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:32:37 +0000

There are several components of the college application where you can show diversity. Here are some to take under consideration.

Many colleges use the Common Application so this is your first opportunity to make the admissions office aware of your …