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Can We Really Turn the Tide in College Admissions? | Part 1 | College Coach Blog

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A recent report published by leading colleges and universities is calling for concrete changes to the college admissions process. Here, two of our expert educational consultants discuss their opinions and ideas about the report.

Ian Fisher: Last month, I wrote an opinion piece for our blog on Turning the Tide, a report compiled by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and endorsed by college admissions professionals nationwide. In the month or so since that report has been released, I’ve seen a mix of skepticism, usually from admissions professionals and school counselors, and optimism, usually from those on the outside of the field looking in. At the heart of this tension is a big question: is this something new? And will it change how colleges approach admissions? I’m interested in getting your (Elyse Krantz’s) take on those two questions, but I’m also interested in continuing the conversation for our readers.

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March 10, 2016by Ian Fisher
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How to Compare Financial Aid Packages – And More!

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On last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Sally Ganga stepped in as guest host to discuss pre-dentistry studies, college co-op programs, and how to compare college finance awards.

Understanding Pre-Dentistry

Admissions expert, Christine Kenyon, helped listeners understand what “pre-dentistry” really means in the context of both high school and college preparation.  She pointed out the similarity to pre-med courses students would pursue but underscored some main differences between the two paths: pre-dentistry students typically want to be in a helping, health field but not necessarily in a life or death situation; pre-dentistry students also tend to have an interest in business as many dentists start their own practice. 

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March 10, 2016by Lauren Randle

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