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	<title>The Admissions Insider&#039;s guide, secrets, and tips for admissions and test prep for boarding school, colleges and graduate schools &#187; College Applications</title>
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		<title>The Early Line on Early Applications for the Class of 2016 at Elite Universities and Colleges</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most recent figures for early decision (binding) and early action (nonbinding) applications at top 25 institutions of higher learning, according to ratings from US News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” issue, follow. Early Decision Schools Early Applicants for Fall 2012 Percent Change in Applications Over 2012 Brown (RI) 2,904 5.48% Columbia (NY) 3,088 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get the Best College Recommendations</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-college-recommendations/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-college-recommendations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Admissions Advice]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1353</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[This article discusses how to approach getting the best college recommendations] College recommendations are an important part of your college application package. Recommendations can set you apart from other applicants and provide the admissions committee with personalized insights. How should you approach them? 1. Read the Fine Print The number of letters required and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five New Ways Colleges Are Using Social Media and Technology to Recruit Students</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/five-new-ways-colleges-are-using-social-media-and-technology-to-recruit-students/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/five-new-ways-colleges-are-using-social-media-and-technology-to-recruit-students/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Admissions Office]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1343</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the competitive world of college recruiting, colleges are increasingly supplementing the traditional printed recruitment mailer with emerging technologies. Five illustrations of this development follow and some discussion of new ways colleges are using social media as a way to recruit students to their campuses: 1. Quick Response Codes Colleges are experimenting with posting Quick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is it an advantage if you can pay full tuition?  If so, how does it affect college admissions?</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/is-it-an-advantage-if-you-can-pay-full-tuition-if-so-how-does-it-affect-college-admissions/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/is-it-an-advantage-if-you-can-pay-full-tuition-if-so-how-does-it-affect-college-admissions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Admissions Counselor]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1319</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[(Highlights of College Admissions Directors Survey) A new survey of senior admissions officials at 472 nonprofit colleges and universities reveals an emphasis on finding full-paying students in a period of financial uncertainty. Selective results of the survey follow. Survey Results from Admissions Directors: (1) For many colleges, a top goal of admissions directors is recruiting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Best Ways to Write a Strong College Admissions Essay</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-write-a-strong-college-admissions-essay/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-best-ways-to-write-a-strong-college-admissions-essay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Admissions Advice]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1312</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[(Ten Recommendations for Writing a Strong College Admissions Essay) The prospect of writing multiple college admissions essays may appear to be overwhelming. It can be managed effectively, however, with organization and deliberation. Recommendations which will assist you in writing strong admissions essays follow. 1. At the Start of the Process, Make a Chart of Required [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Top Ten National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges Hot Off the Ticker</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-top-ten-national-universities-and-national-liberal-arts-colleges-hot-off-the-ticker/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-top-ten-national-universities-and-national-liberal-arts-colleges-hot-off-the-ticker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1286</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[US News and World Report has just released its widely distributed annual listing of the top national universities and liberal arts colleges in the country. Its evaluative criteria include academic reputation, retention rates, faculty resources, selectivity, financial resources, graduation rates, and alumni giving rates. The top ten lists of colleges ranked is below: The Top [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do the best colleges select applicants for admissions?</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-do-the-best-colleges-select-applicants-for-admissions/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-do-the-best-colleges-select-applicants-for-admissions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1274</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, what are the standards for choosing students to gain admission? And how do the best colleges select applicants &#8211; what criteria is applied in the admissions process? There are different college application admissions systems, but elite national institutions generally use the following criteria: 1. Grades and Rigor of Course Work (Honors, Advanced Placement, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>America’s Best Public Universities Increasing Admissions of Out-of-State Students</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/america%e2%80%99s-best-public-universities-increasing-admissions-of-out-of-state-students/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/america%e2%80%99s-best-public-universities-increasing-admissions-of-out-of-state-students/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1265</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Background to the Trend and How Families Can Take Advantage of It&#8230; Students and families seeking an edge in the increasing competitive world of college admissions should take note of an emerging trend which has received little publicity. In response to diminishing support from financially strapped state legislatures, many of America’s top public universities have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision vs. Early Action</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-applying-early-decision-or-early-action/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-applying-early-decision-or-early-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In recent years, many colleges including the most competitive have been filling 30 to 70 percent of their freshman class through early decision or early action. Consequently, students who wait to apply during regular decision are competing with far more students for a smaller number of seats. Last year, the University of Pennsylvania filled about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Factors to Consider in Your College Search</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/top-10-factors-to-consider-in-your-college-search/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/top-10-factors-to-consider-in-your-college-search/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[College Applications]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1245</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ten Factors to Consider in Your College Search High School juniors should be picking up their college search and seniors should be putting it into high gear. What should you be looking for? Important factors in your search follow for those applying to colleges. Factors in Your College Search 1. Liberal Arts College or Research [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What High School Juniors Should Do to Prepare for College Applications</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/what-high-school-juniors-should-do-to-prepare-for-college-applications/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/what-high-school-juniors-should-do-to-prepare-for-college-applications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1221</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[High School Junior Year College Application To-Do List As the academic year approaches, it’s time for rising juniors to start thinking about their college application to-do list. A list of steps to be taken follows. Throughout your junior year: -Find a test preparation and college advising service such as Top Test Prep to begin early [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Ten Colleges for Smartest Professors, Most Flexible Curriculums, and Best Course Variety</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/top-ten-colleges-for-smartest-professors-most-flexible-curriculums-and-best-course-variety/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/top-ten-colleges-for-smartest-professors-most-flexible-curriculums-and-best-course-variety/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[College Applications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[College Rankings]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The online service College Prowler conducts student surveys on a wide variety of topics including college and university facilities, atmosphere, overall experience, and perceptions of campus men and women. Its most recent survey results for student views of academics on their campuses are listed below. It uses a seven point scale with a seven being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Start your College Applications with these Admissions Tips&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/start-your-college-applications-with-these-admissions-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/start-your-college-applications-with-these-admissions-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The summer is a good time to acquire work experience, take a course or two, and chill out. You can do this, however, and still get a head start on your college applications. What steps can you take to be ready for fall and the college application season? (1) Narrow Your Colleges of Interest List [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Complete an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program?</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/should-you-complete-an-accelerated-undergraduategraduate-degree-program/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/should-you-complete-an-accelerated-undergraduategraduate-degree-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What Are Accelerated/Undergraduate Programs? Student interest in accelerated programs which offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees has increased exponentially in recent years. Spurred on by rising tuitions and pressures to establish academic specialties right off the bat, these programs often reduce the degree completion period by a year. At Drexel University in Philadelphia, a BS [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The New Common App: 2011-2012</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-new-common-app-2011-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/the-new-common-app-2011-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1092</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the newest version of the Common Application or &#8220;Common App&#8221; for 2011-2012, comes several major changes. We&#8217;ll discuss these updates below&#8230; The biggest changes to the Common App include the following: Common App &#8220;Demographics Section&#8221; (1) A new section on &#8220;Language Proficiency&#8221;, p. 1 of Common App. (2) Household &#8220;marital status&#8221; of &#8220;Civil Union/Domestic&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College Admissions Trends for 2011: Strategies to Gain Admission in the Most Competitive Times</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/college-admissions-trends-for-2011-strategies-to-gain-admission-in-the-most-competitive-times/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/college-admissions-trends-for-2011-strategies-to-gain-admission-in-the-most-competitive-times/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 15:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As college commencements end across the country and we head into those sultry summer months, it’s important to note admissions trends and the best strategy for getting into your top choice college. The admissions market is tough for competitive colleges, but families who plan prudently can increase their odds of gaining admission to the best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Write the Best Personal Statement Admissions Essay</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-write-the-best-personal-statement-admissions-essay/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-write-the-best-personal-statement-admissions-essay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 19:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1073</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, maybe you’re struggling to create a college admissions essay that will knock the socks off the admissions offices. Doubts grow as you ponder how you can come up with an original insight or an idea separating you from the pack. It’s now time to formulate a game plan for a college essay that will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Tips for Creating a College Admissions Brag Sheet</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/helpful-tips-for-creating-a-college-admissions-brag-sheet/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/helpful-tips-for-creating-a-college-admissions-brag-sheet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 15:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Create A College Brag Sheet What Is a College Brag Sheet? Brag sheets are a student’s resume and are designed to assist teachers in writing recommendations and to accompany college applications. A brag sheet can help you gain admission to some of the best colleges in the country. It’s your chance to highlight [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summertime = Essaytime</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Internships, jobs, camp, test prep courses, a few trips to the beach or mountains&#8230; and essay writing! Yes, summer vacation is on its way. Juniors, this is the perfect time to begin drafting college admission essays. Preparing&#160;your essays now&#160;will help you substantially in the fall when admissions crunch time comes. How can you best utilize [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When to Apply Early Decision vs. Early Action to Colleges</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 14:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this article, we discuss when it&#8217;s better to apply early decision vs. early action to colleges, and some things for you to consider when applying&#8230; What is Early Decision? Recent buzz about the advantages of applying early decision as opposed to regular decision has created confusion among students and their families. They are interested [...]]]></description>
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