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The Short List in the News
Auditioning Round the Campfire
(The Short List's Matt) Koplik will enroll in the musical theater program at Emerson College, where administrators at his auditions repeatedly praised Stagedoor. "It's like the secret handshake," he said.
The New York Times -- July 27, 2008
N.Va. College Applicants Face Extra Hurdle
"I believe the downturn in the economy this year has made public schools hotter than ever," said New York-based educational consultant William Short.
Washington Post -- April 12, 2008
No Word Yet From Yale? Web Site May Know Why
Bill Short, an independent college counselor based in New York
City, said the sites could be helpful.
The New York Times -- January 7, 2004
Finding a College That's a Good Fit
New York City-based educational consultant Bill Short said that
he helped sell one of his clients on...
Washington Post -- September 9, 2003
Late Starts, Happy Endings for College Applicants
Bill Short, an independent college counselor in New York City, said
he has helped students all over the country with this problem. Sometimes,
Short said,
he can work out a deal.
Washington Post -- September 2, 2003
Law Firms Make Good Use of Attorney-Actor Privilege
Bill Short's many workshops also help interns, law students and
lawyers...
The New York Times -- April 25, 2004
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COLLEGE STUDENTS AND
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Hoping to Get on the Fast Track, Students Turn to Career Coaches
After graduating from Middlebury College in January, Robert Borden did what a lot of new graduates do: he traveled for a while and thought about his future.
The New York Times -- May 21, 2006
College Kids Get Coached Up
A little help puts freshmen on right track.
USA Today -- October 12, 2005
How to find the career help you need
Decide if you want a career counselor or a career coach.
US News & World Report -- August 17, 2006
Wanted: CEO, no Ivy required
These days, getting to the top no longer requires an Ivy league education.
USA Today -- April 6, 2005
The Best Job for You
Most people planning a career aim for professions they know the most about. But those aren't always the best jobs.
US News & World Report -- March 11, 2007
Quarterlife Crisis Hits Many in Late 20s
Settling on a Real, Grown-Up Job Is Harder for a New Generation of College Grads.
ABC News-- January 12, 2007
How to Graduate Into a Great Career
You've taken courses in every imaginable subject–except in how to launch your career.
US News & World Report -- December 18, 2006
Facebook Follies Can Hurt Your Job Prospects
According to a recently released study, 40 percent of employers would take into consideration Facebook content when evaluating potential hires.
US News & World Report -- December 8, 2006
Interview Etiquette
Begins the Minute
You Walk in the Door
One afternoon in February 2003, Gateway Chief Executive Ted Waitt was supposed to interview a promising candidate for the top human-resources spot at the struggling personal-computer maker. But an intense session with his senior lieutenants lasted 30 minutes longer than expected.
The Wall Street Journal -- August 1, 2006
Is there any truth to today's resumes?
Most of this year's undergraduate applicants come straight out of Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon, where all the children are above average. So, more and more schools are now interviewing students to see who they really are.
USA Today -- February 4, 2003
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
College Admissions
College counseling in a crunch
High schools struggle to guide students.
USA Today -- January 12, 2006
Colleges Reject
Record Numbers
This year's college-admissions competition is turning out to be more brutal than ever -- and not just for students who applied to elite universities.
Wall Street Journal Online -- April 3, 2007
Schools, Students Play
The Waitlist Game
In Year of Record Applications, Many Colleges Offer More Spots
On Their Lists but Some Step Up Pressure for Commitment.
Wall Street Journal Online -- April 6, 2007
The Admissions Police
Wary of lying applicants, universities are cracking down. Jon Weinbach on background checks, plagiarism screens and the cell number that exposed a sham.
Wall Street Journal Online -- April 11, 2007
Are Out-of-State Students Crowding out In-Staters?
Sparsely populated states and those with tight education budgets always have relied on non-resident tuition to help sustain their public universities.
USA Today -- August 31, 2006
In New Twist on College Search, a First Choice, and 20 Backups
Aiming for the most selective universities, students often apply to far more of them.
New York Times -- March 21, 2006
SAT/ACT Testing
Five Lies About the SAT
An admissions coach separates fact from fiction about the dreaded exam.
Newsweek -- May 1, 2008
SAT will allow which scores to show colleges beginning in 2010
High school students will soon be able to choose which of their SAT scores to share
with admissions officers and which to hide.
Los Angeles Times -- June 21, 2008
Students' Paths to Small Colleges Can Bypass SAT
Many liberal arts colleges have made admissions exams like the SAT and ACT optional.
The New York Times -- August 31, 2006
More Universities are Going SAT-Optional
Now, 24 of the top 100 liberal arts colleges are SAT- and ACT-optional.
USA Today -- April 5,2006
College Financing
Seven Myths About College Finances
We can't afford the tuition -- and we're not poor enough to qualify for financial aid.
Wall Street Journal Online-- July 9, 2007
Scoring a Financial Education
Young people may be woefully unprepared for taking charge of their own money.
USA Today -- March 24, 2005
Cost Begin Before College
Fees, exams, visits squeeze middle class.
USA Today -- February 7, 2005
Four Myths About College Cost
The true price of that B.A. may not be as high as you think.
Money Magazine -- January 20, 2005
10 Things College Financial Aid Offices Won't Tell You
Billions of dollars are available. But getting some isn't always easy. Here are 10 Things about that every family should know.
SmartMoney.com -- January 14, 2004
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