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Archive for the ‘economy’ Category

Financial Aid “Shopping Sheet” on the Horizon

February 6, 20121 comment

by C. Claire Law, M.S., IECA (South Carolina) The January 30 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the White House will soon require colleges to offer students and parents a  “standard” comparison shopping sheet that will enable parents and students to compare and contrast multiple awards from multiple colleges. This form comes just after … Read more »

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College Affordability for Middle Class Families

January 30, 20125 comments

by Jeff Levy, Associate Member, IECA (California) I applaud Jane Klemmer’s “Appeal to Government Leaders on College Affordability,” which was posted on the IECA blog January 27. Her wonderful piece reflects the understanding that not only is affordability at the core of the anxiety most parents are experiencing, but it is an issue of global … Read more »

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An IECA Member Appeals to Government Leaders on College Affordability

January 27, 20122 comments

by Jane Klemmer, IECA (New York)  I am pleased and encouraged that you (current administration) have started a dialogue with college leaders on college affordability. This issue is very personal for me; preoccupation with paying for college is beginning to affect my sleep. I know that my sleep habits are not your concern. However, it’s … Read more »

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90% of Chinese Recommendation Letters Are Fake: Considerations for Recruitment in China

December 22, 20112 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association Over the last three years the growth in the number of Chinese students seeking admission to undergraduate programs, boarding schools, and now junior boarding schools, in the United States has been staggering. Coming at a time when domestic growth has stagnated, especially among full-paying families, there … Read more »

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Higher Education and Occupy Wall Street

December 7, 20114 comments

by Lisa Ransdell, Ph.D. IECA Associate Member (Colorado) I read with interest an article in the Nov 27, 2011 Chronicle of Higher Education: “Debt Protestors Denounce Colleges For Broken Promises.” Eric Hoover’s article described the interesting ways in which Occupy Wall Street activists are protesting the high cost of attending college, including the possibility of mass pledges … Read more »

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A Rundown of the U.K. Application Process

August 10, 20115 comments

by Sandy Furth, M.S., IECA Member (Colorado) Going to university in the United Kingdom holds tremendous appeal for a variety of reasons. First thoughts that pop into heads are the romantic visions of Bronte, Austin, Harry Potter, Catherine and William. Second thoughts, and maybe first thoughts now, are bang for the buck—a degree in three … Read more »

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Helping Families Evaluate Affordability

May 18, 20115 comments

By Jane Klemmer, IECA Member (New York) What is an independent educational consultant’s (IECs) responsibility when it comes to advising families on college affordability? As IECs, we often put “financial safeties” on a college list the same way we ensure that students apply to schools where admission is likely. However, understanding a family’s price point … Read more »

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National and State Budget Debate puts Public Education in the Crosshairs

March 9, 20111 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As a former political science teacher, political activist, and with a continuing keen interest in the political process, I’ve seen budget debates come and go. Entitlement programs grow and shrink, block grants to states dramatically increase then disappear, as do unfunded mandates. We all know the routine: one person’s … Read more »

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