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Life After 12th Grade
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Written by Peter Van Buskirk
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 21:29 |
 Whether they realize or not, high school seniors are entering one of the most critical phases of the admission process. This is the time of the year when admission officers watch to see what students do when it would seem the spotlight is no longer on them. They want to see how students respond down the “stretch run” of the senior year.
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Spelling Bee
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CONGRATULATIONS to WITF’s
2010 Central PA Grand Champion Speller!
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Joanna Ye
Joanna is a 7th grader from Lamberton Middle School, Carlisle Area School District.
She will join spellers from around the world at the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., May 31 – June 6, 2010.
Watch the Central PA Spelling Bee on WITF-TV
March 3rd at 7:00pm and March 5th at 1:00pm.
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Learn more about our winner!
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Life After 12th Grade
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Written by Peter Van Buskirk
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Monday, 22 February 2010 21:14 |
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In my last posting, I introduced Jean and her growing concern about her competitiveness at the colleges to which she had applied. She had applied Early Action to one of them and a subsequent deferral letter had shaken her confidence. This led to an examination of the factors or potential landmines that may have influenced the admission decision and could, if not corrected, be problematic with her other applications.
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Life After 12th Grade
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Written by Peter Van Buskirk
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 11:41 |
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Recently, I found myself talking with Jean and her parents about her college future. Jean had submitted six applications including one for Early Action consideration. Now, however, a deferral letter from the EA school had shaken her confidence. While she wasn’t hysterical, it was clear that Jean was questioning herself. Would she get in? Could she get in? And what about her chances of finding admission to the other, equally selective universities to which she applied?
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Life After 12th Grade
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Written by Peter Van Buskirk
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 21:33 |
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In my last blog, I began to assess the gap year concept from a philosophical point of view. In this segment, I will talk about if and how the opportunity to take time off before starting college might have an impact on your application process.
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