Presidential Pontifications: It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll to Me

Presidential Pontifications: It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll to Me

By Ed Devine Are we “Turning the Tide?”  Creating lockers full of hope and fairness?  Testing for something new?  Or just putting lipstick on a pig? Many enmeshed in the world of college admissions are rightly exclaiming “Our poor junior...
The Way I See It: Issues in Higher Education Today

The Way I See It: Issues in Higher Education Today

Curated by Amy Hammer As admission colleagues settle behind computer screens and review files for committee, we are provided a glimpse into lives of students across the world. We are given the opportunity to understand the challenges, triumphs, and tribulations...
Comedy and Controversy in College Admissions

Comedy and Controversy in College Admissions

The third in a series of posts dedicated to a deeper-than-usual dive into the college admissions process. By Jenny Umhofer Getting into college is no laughing matter.  Except when it is. In fact, humor abounds in college admissions circles.  The...

The Science of Office Culture

By Amanda Wallin This new series is all about exploring the psychological and sociological aspects of working in an office. Each week I will delve into a different area of office culture and will use the help of scientists and...
Admission Leaders in Action: April Crabtree

Admission Leaders in Action: April Crabtree

By Curtis Morisaki   The Journey Stumbling through the college search process and copying what your most knowledgeable friends do (researching colleges) is no small feat for a first-generation student. April Crabtree, Director of Undergraduate Admission and...