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Washington DC College Visits

Washington, DC, offers a myriad of choices for students who are interested in studying in this vibrant urban setting. While many universities boast internships as a way to entice students, accessibility during the school year can be problematic. On the other hand, Washington, DC, provides endless opportunities for research and internships in a wide [...]

Ask the Admissions Office-Live Webcast December 2nd

The Wall Street Journal in conjunction with www.unigo.com will host a live webcast on December 2nd at 4pm Pacific Time. Representatives from the following admissions office will be available to answer your questions:

Bryn Mawr College
Grinnell College
Marquette University
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Vermont
Wesleyan University
Williams College

You can e-mail your questions to wsjoncampus@unigo.com prior to the webcast.

Useful Resources When Assembling Your College List

To help students begin their search for colleges, consider some of these interesting sources:

www.unigo.com provides an unbiased look at popular colleges with student comments.
The 2009-10 College Destinations Index identifies the 75 best places in America for college study, ranked according to academic environment, quality of life and professional opportunities. Washington, DC is near the top [...]

Tour of Western Colleges

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for students who are residents of WICHE states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming ) that offers enrollment in reduced-tuition programs at participating colleges outside of a student’s home state. After receiving increased requests [...]

The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

Due to mounting concerns about college costs and jobs, I am often asked about the value of a liberal arts education. This article from the Yale Daily News provides an excellent overview for families. A top administrator at Stanford University, who is often asked this question, recently reminded parents that the iPhone was developed by [...]

Colleges Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2009

There are several ways to determine which colleges are still open for applications for the Fall of 2010. The Common Application provides a  to determine if schools are still accepting applications. The National Association of College Admissions Counseling also offers an  of colleges with space available.
There are a couple ways to find colleges that are [...]