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About this blog: I post articles to offer timely and substantive college admission guidance on important topics and issues. Originally from New York, I have a B.S. from Hunter College in NYC and advanced professional degrees from the University of... (More)
About this blog: I post articles to offer timely and substantive college admission guidance on important topics and issues. Originally from New York, I have a B.S. from Hunter College in NYC and advanced professional degrees from the University of Michigan. After working in project management for several years, I returned to the graduate school and earned my PhD at UCLA. Clearly I love education. In 2002 I slowly merged my solid understanding of higher education systems with my research and counseling skills and founded Doing College. I am passionate about helping students and their families navigate the increasingly complex college admission process, strategize ways to make college more affordable, and prepare strong, cohesive applications. I provide personalized guidance to college, transfer and graduate school applicants; my East Bay California business is augmented by on line consulting services, to convenience US and international students who live outside the local area. (Hide)
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The Most Important Essay You Will Write for Your College Applications
Oct 28, 2022 7:38 am
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After the personal essay is done many students think the hardest part of their application is behind them. In my view, the personal essay is the easier part. In... More
Oct 28, 2022 7:38 am
Comments: 0 | Views: 1,836
After the personal essay is done many students think the hardest part of their application is behind them. In my view, the personal essay is the easier part. In... More
Deferred? Now What?
Feb 1, 2023 5:46 am
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When the pandemic first hit, many worried that applications for admission would decrease in much the same way as enrollment numbers dropped. However, the opposite... More
Feb 1, 2023 5:46 am
Comments: 1 | Views: 1,663
When the pandemic first hit, many worried that applications for admission would decrease in much the same way as enrollment numbers dropped. However, the opposite... More
Do I Really Have to Study a Foreign Language? Yes! And Here’s Why
Mar 28, 2023 10:36 am
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When preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English and mathematics. However, many students... More
Mar 28, 2023 10:36 am
Comments: 2 | Views: 1,655
When preparing to apply for college, most students are aware that they must remain rigorous in core courses, like English and mathematics. However, many students... More
Becoming a Dental Specialist
Jan 26, 2023 7:38 am
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After graduating from a four-year dental program with your degree and obtaining licensure, you will be... More
Jan 26, 2023 7:38 am
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After graduating from a four-year dental program with your degree and obtaining licensure, you will be... More
Take a Closer Look at UC-Riverside
Feb 23, 2023 7:48 am
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Located in California’s Inland Empire, UC-Riverside is approximately an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and 40 minutes from Anaheim, home of Disneyland.... More
Feb 23, 2023 7:48 am
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Located in California’s Inland Empire, UC-Riverside is approximately an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and 40 minutes from Anaheim, home of Disneyland.... More
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