With the economy as it is, there’s no question that more people will be heading to business school as a safe haven for the recession. So exactly what kind of return on investment does a business school education bring these days? Well a recent study by BusinessWeek provides some very interesting insight on Business Schools, costs and the eventual return on investment. Most notably making the rankings is Harvard Business School at #50 on Return on Investment. But before you think it’s a bad investment, consider that many of the most prestigious schools like HBS and Stanford, have many enrolled students who were probably already making a lot of money before they pursued their MBAs. Do check the rankings out and let us know your thoughts.

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When you’re getting ready for your admissions counselor interview, make sure you’re prepared. Make a list of questions ahead of time to ask the interviewer. This helps you obtain more information about the school, and it shows the interviewer that you’re interested in the college.

Your list should include relevant questions about the school and the education you’ll receive there. Use this guide to prepare questions for your college interview.

1. Ask about the school. Demonstrate interest in the school to show that you care about the institution and your education.

• Why would you recommend this school?

• What are the most common majors? Why?

• Are there any areas you feel the school could improve on?

• How does this school compare to other public or private colleges?

2. Ask about student life. You’re going to spend the next four years of your life there, so find out answers to your questions ahead of time.

• How many freshmen do you expect this year?

• What activities are available for students to get to know each other?

• How would you describe student life at this school?

3. Ask about activities. Learn about the extracurriculars available at the school.

• Are there sports, arts or other activities on campus that interest you?

• Are internships or co-ops required?

4. Finish with a question about you. When the interview is almost complete, ask the interviewer if there is anything else he would like to know about you. This will allow the interviewer to make a more informed decision about your acceptance and leave him with a positive impression.

What not to ask

• Personal questions. Ask questions to learn more about the school itself. Do not ask questions specifically about the interviewer, as they may be perceived as offensive.

• Questions you should already know. Do not ask questions that can be found in the school’s calendar or admissions information. You will look unprepared.

After researching the college, draft your own list of questions. Asking questions will help you leave a better impression, which may increase your chances of admission.

Article as it appeared in Next Step Magazine.

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We get this question all the time: “How many safety schools should I apply to?”

Our definition of safety schools: schools where you have a greater than 75 percent chance of admission.

The number of schools you should apply to which are traditionally safety schools should be a 3-2-1 ratio. Meaning, you should apply to 3x as many top level schools which are considered “reach” schools as 2x as many mid level and 1x as many safety schools. This ratio allows you to concentrate and increase your odds of getting into a top school.

But it’s important not to just blindly apply to as many top schools as possible. In fact, there’s a good chance that the numbers behind Harvard University’s applicant statistics are skewed greatly by students without a strong chance of being admitted. This means that a majority of the applicants will just simply fill out a perfunctory application without serious, in-depth admissions counseling.

Harvard University Applicants (Class of 2012)
Students Total
Applicants 27,462
Admitted 2,175
Anticipated Matriculants 1658
Yield 76.4%

This means that you should spend more time on the top schools so as to differentiate yourself from the others in the applicant pool- those who simply fill out the application without hard work.

In terms of filling out the safety school applications, you should devote as much time as needed because you might have a chance of receiving a scholarship or grant. Often times, these schools lure students to their campus in order to increase their yield rate and their bottom line. These universities and colleges do so through scholarships and grants, so don’t just fill out the your college applications, get college admissions counseling help.

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Our Annual Ranking of Boarding Schools is listed below. Our boarding school rankings are based on a simple formula below.

(1) Phillips Exeter Academy
(2) Phillips Andover Academy
(3) St. Paul’s School
(4) Lawrenceville School
(5) Choate Rosemary Hall
(6) The Hotchkiss School
(7) Middlesex School
(8) Deerfield Academy
(9) Northfield Mt. Hermon School
(10) Loomis Chaffee

[Formula Used] Class Size + SAT Score Average + College Placement + Facilities
Note this formula is inclusive of all boarding schools and prep schools.

For more information on our private school rankings or on our own prep school admissions counseling.

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These are the best boarding schools in America. There are many more out there, so let us help you do the research on this topic.

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I’ve decided to help parents see why hiring an independent college counselor – one not affiliated with a specific school- can and will help you:

(1) 98% of American high schools lack the resources necessary to dedicate to individual students who are applying to schools.

(2) Your acceptance rate WILL go up when you do; hiring a focused counselor will help you get an outside perspective on your applications.

(3) International students sometimes need help writing in a new language; applications can be complicated, tedious and long. We help you navigate the process.

(4) We can help you get the financial aid necessary to pay for school.

(5) Parents can use the extra help motivating their students to optimize their academic potential.

These are just a few reasons how and why we can help YOU succeed in the complicated admissions game.

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