Monthly Newsletter May 2016

Welcome to the Achieve Admissions monthly newsletter! Interesting articles, posts and insights collected over the past month to help you keep up with what's happening in the world of college admissions.
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In The News
Why your new SAT score is not as strong as you think it is
Still working out the kinks with the new SAT… and what the heck is “concordance”
Discounting of College Tuition Hits New Highs
Don’t believe the sticker price… 43 cents of every tuition dollar goes back into grant-based aid
This college is different… It’s like when buying a car went from a negotiating game to no-haggle pricing
Articles and Posts
Pressure to be accepted into elite colleges is crushing our kids
Lessons from The University of Life
Honors Colleges at state universities provide an interesting and affordable option for high-achieving students
Don’t Send Your Kids to College. At Least Not Yet.
Malia Obama shines a light on gap year possibilities
From the Achieve Admissions Blog
Enrollment management, the new Coalition App, student-athlete “broken ankle test” and more…
The impact of a college major on admissions, essay tips, and Honors Colleges at public universities…
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