SEC Schools: US News Ranking vs. Top Choice Ranking
This Top Choice Ranking of the SEC is a measure of each college's: Graduation rate % of students from the top 10% of their HS class % of...
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Eric Stutman
Mar 31, 20221 min
Big 10 Schools: US News Ranking vs. Top Choice Ranking
Some of the universities in the Big 10 Conference do well in both the US News and Top Choice rankings, but others are completely...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
UNH vs. URI: Which is right for you?
The University of New Hampshire and The University of Rhode Island, two flagship public universities in New England, are often both on a...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
How to find the most popular colleges from your high school
You can learn a lot from determining the most popular colleges for students from your high school like adding to your own college list,...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
Who Owns Your 529 Plan? It Matters!
529 plans, named after section 529 of an Internal Revenue code, are a popular way for families to save money for college because...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
Agreeing and disagreeing with The Wall Street Journal's "How to fix college admissions"
On Saturday, November 30th, the Wall Street Journal published an article called "How to fix college admissions". Here are my comments on...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Apply to These Colleges for Free
The cost to apply to most colleges ranges from $50 to $80 each, which adds up if your student applies to 8 or more schools this year....
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
Comparing College Rankings to Help Students Find an Academic and Social Fit
College rankings can be helpful to students searching for a college fit and for colleges hoping to improve their prestige. Each source of...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Wentworth visit report: Great location and career focus
Here are my thoughts of a recent visit to Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Location: Abuts Northeastern University and Mass...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
How to get a discount at a New England State University
New England State Universities have a program where students get a discount of about $8,000 at another state university if they choose a...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20223 min
Q and A Of College Visits
No matter how much research you do with brochures, book, and websites, there really is no substitute for visiting a college in person....
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
What it means to be on a college waitlist
After all of that work applying to a college, and then waiting to hear a decision, you have been "waitlisted". Q: Why do colleges have...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions
Questions: Here are common questions clients ask me about these activities: 1. How important are my outside activities to college...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20222 min
5 Benefits of Attending a College Fair
I always recommend that students and their parents attend college fairs that are held in or near their home towns. Here is a summary of...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
How to build a college list with a strong foundation
Sometimes I like to describe a college list like a house; build one with a strong foundation, and it won't collapse on you. Here's what I...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
What is the return on investment (ROI) for the colleges on your list?
Most families consider the cost of colleges as part of their student's decision, but very few stop to consider the return on investment...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Why every high school senior needs an Application Plan
By the beginning of their senior year of high school, students have probably researched tens of colleges, and visited as many as a dozen...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Why are people so upset with the June 2018 SAT?
I have been contacted my multiple clients regarding the June 2, 2018 SAT test. Why are they upset, and what happened? Students and...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Apply in August? Maybe, for rolling admissions
Most rising high school seniors are not planning to do much regarding college applications during the summer, but if they want to apply...
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Eric Stutman
Jan 31, 20221 min
Quinnipiac U. Too..., or just right for you?
I enjoyed my tour of Quinnipiac U., and discussion with an admissions officer. Ask me if "QU" is for your student. Overall, I found...
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