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Problems with the new version of the online Common Application — which is accepted for college admissions by more than 500 colleges and universities — has prompted some schools to push back early decision deadlines, and others are waiting to see when the problems are resolved before deciding whether to do the same thing.
Panicked students and high school admissions counselors as well as college admissions offices have been complaining for weeks that many students have had problems getting onto the Common App site, including staying on the site, entering information, requesting teacher recommendations and making payments. View full article from Washington Post
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The Los Angeles Performing and Visual Arts College Fair will be held next Saturday, October 26 at UCLA's Ackerman Union Ballroom. It's a great opportunity to get to meet representatives from different schools around the country. The fair is held annually by the National Association of College Admissions Counseling.
Here is the link to the list of participating schools. Fair Hours: Saturday, October 26, 2013 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: University of California - Los Angeles Ackerman Union, Grand Ballroom 308 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90024 310/206-0832 There will also be a workshop before the fair: "College Choices in the Visual and Performing Arts" 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m In the meeting room adjacent to Ackerman Union  link to article
Art & Music Schools: Should You Go To One? By Nicole Knoebel Has art class always been the best part of your day? Have you always been the standout of your high school concerts and plays? Then you might want to consider foregoing the typical college route and go to an art or music school. Going to an art or music institute is the perfect way to turn what you may now only consider to be a hobby into an actual career (it’s not just for Hilary Duff in "Raise Your Voice"!). Intrigued? You should be! Read on, because HC has the inside scoop from collegiettes who made the decision to pursue the arts full time at their unique schools. |
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