BlogHide Resteemsdavidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoDo Top-Tier Admission Officers Prefer Private or Public School Students?Private school counselors may have connections to the "top-tier" colleges, especially those counselors who have been around for a while. However, this largely applies to the most celebrated…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoWhat Are Some Tricks for Covering Costs in College?There's no denying that college is expensive, and students typically do whatever they can to defray the cost. 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I…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoWhy Would A College Say It Has Openings While I'm Stuck on the Waitlist?It may seem a bit odd that you're moldering on a waitlist and eager to enroll while the university is beating the bushes for additional applicants, although it's possible that certain academic…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoFrom Classroom to Online: One Professor’s SolutionI was curious about how professors went about the task of suddenly shifting their teaching gears to adapt to the new reality. So I did a search and found a great example of how one faculty member…davidjjohnson (25)in collegeconfidential • 4 years agoShould You Use Informational Interviews in Your Job Search?Informational interviews represent a way to grow your network, advance your career and find new opportunities. 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