By Anjali Athavaley Apr 3, 2008 (WALL STREET JOURNAL) — The college-admissions season set records this year — both in the number of students who applied, as well as the number of students who were rejected. Harvard University has a record applicant pool of 27,462 and an admissions rate of 7.1%, meaning that 1,948 students […]

By Shelly Banjo June 1, 2008 (WALL STREET JOURNAL) — One time-honored strategy to lower the cost of college is to opt for a public college or university rather than a private one. But the cost savings may not be as great as some prospective students and their families think — and it thus makes […]

By Jilian Mincer Jan 15, 2009 (WALL STREET JOURNAL) — Unemployment is soaring, retirement plans are sinking, but the college-advisory business is booming. Test-prep classes have become the norm, and more parents are hiring educational consultants. “People may be giving up lattes and other expenses, but they’re passionate about having options in education,” says Joan […]