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March 14, 2007

A Curious Game

Students and parents alike are always searching for more insight into the mystery-shrouded college admissions world.  I was happy to see this article from a former Brown University admissions officer make its way to USA Today.  The writer's perspective certainly applies to selective schools, like Brown and the other Ivy League colleges, but it is not vital for prospective students to think that "college admission is a game of strategy that must be manipulated if it is to be won" for every university.  The vast majority of institutions accept most students who apply and for them "hooked applicants" don't really exist.  But I am happy to see the truth about admission to highly selective schools unearthed, even if it has a tinge of cynicism.

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Gaming Mouse

But there is some strategy involved to making sure you gain admittance into all of your top schools. A lot of work and effort goes into it, even if some of your top schools include a sure thing or 2.

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