Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 12:08

Just back from meeting business leaders in New Jersey, and educators in Southampton, NY. Enjoyed listening to John Katzman, founder of the Princeton Review, who agrees that parents and applicants should calm down and enjoy the application process.

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Confessions of an Ivy League Dad

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 21:10

A tribute to a great kid, who is now irked at the publicity: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/...

SAT vs. ACT? Unusual advice

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 11:45

Smitty and I weigh in -- "The Choice" blog of the New York Times: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/08/smith/
40 gems across the country

Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 20:56

The paperback of the book, out now, has practical pointers for college applicants.

It also has Smitty's list of "40 Overlooked Gems" - colleges that more students should consider.

Here's Smitty's comment on one of those colleges:
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