Monday, April 22, 2013
I am here, as a high school student, to deliver a response to an essay written by Suzy Lee Weiss called To (All) the Colleges That Rejected Me in The Wall Street Journal. The main point that Ms. Weiss is trying to make in her editorial is that colleges are hypocritical because they tell students that they should “be themselves,” while in truth they only accept certain students who are of a high level of academic level and who have done extraordinary things while in High School. I personally disagree with her, as I think that when it comes down to it, it is essentially the students fault for not succeeding and not the schools’ fault for not accepting them. I think that the mentality that Ms. Weiss has is what failed her, and not what the colleges told her.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Strengthening The Application
Be able to enter at least one item in each section of the application which typically include work experience and extracurricular activities (including community service).
Take challenging courses including honors level classes or a college course during …
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Despite all the work that you have done researching colleges, the best indicator of which college will be right for you will be your college visits. In addition to considering academic programming, the availability of support, and the other critical …
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
As a student with a learning disability, confidence has always been half the battle. It has proven time and time again to be the difference between success and failure. I’ve seen my fair share of both. Most times, this confidence …
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Findings from the latest American Freshman National Norms survey reflect the same general tug-of-war occurring throughout American education. While these 2010 freshman were optimistic about their college experience, and 2/3 of them judged themselves to be “above average” (much like the gifted children of Lake Wobegone), they also assessed their emotional health at a record low.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
12th grader Tim Bartolini has developed a self-awareness pertaining to his own individual learning styles, which has allowed him to identify areas of academic strengths and those in needs of further development so he can succeed in college. Accordingly, he …
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Both the SAT and the ACT are examinations used in the college admissions process for the purpose of rating a student’s abilities and likelihood for success in college. For many students, testing is not the best way to measure a …
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
What is the Difference Between High School and College for Students with Learning Differences?
High School: The school district is responsible for identifying a student’s disability and creating the appropriate environment for the student to learn as documented in the …
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Monday, March 14, 2011
The following tips come from college admissions counselors and are based on examples of the negative experiences they have had with students in the application process. …
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Schools offer different types of support programs for students with disabilities. Most schools will offer at least basic services while others will offer a comprehensive model to accommodate students needing a range of support.
Colleges’ self-reported programming for students
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Despite all the work that you have done researching colleges, the best indicator of which college will be right for you will be your college visits. In addition to considering academic programming, the availability of support, and the other critical …
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
How far will colleges go to increase their application numbers and related rankings? Is it any wonder that college transfers are so common? Click here to read this New York Times article.…
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Learning Diversity
