Astrid

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Name: Astrid Martinez
Date registered: August 16, 2011

Biography

I am a freelance writer with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Latest posts

  1. SAT Cheating — December 3, 2011
  2. Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 2 — November 7, 2011
  3. Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 1 — October 28, 2011
  4. Perceptions of Online College Classes — October 21, 2011
  5. Letter of Recommendation — October 11, 2011

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SAT Cheating

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SAT cheating is a very serious offense that could lead to the cancellation of your test scores, expulsion, and even criminal charges. Six students from Great Neck North High School in New York are now finding this out after allegedly paying $1,500 to $2,000 to a man who took their SAT tests for them. The students… Continue reading »

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Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 2

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Today, we continue to explore what going to college is like at a prestigious, “Little Ivy” liberal arts college in the second part of our in-depth interview with a recent graduate. Sam recently earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Swarthmore College, a school that U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked as… Continue reading »

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Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 1

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Going to college is exciting for most students, not to mention a little scary. This can be particularly true for students who plan on going to college at highly selective schools. To help college-bound students interested in attending competitive schools, we at College Admission Secrets Exposed will be interviewing a recent graduate of Swarthmore College,… Continue reading »

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Perceptions of Online College Classes

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Perceptions of online college classes are significantly different among college presidents, the general public, and people who have actually taken online courses, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. A little over half (51%) of college presidents said online courses offer the same value as traditional classes. However, only 39% of adults… Continue reading »

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Letter of Recommendation

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A letter of recommendation is important in the college admissions process because it gives the staff another view of you as an applicant. The typical letter of recommendation is written by a professional who knows you well and can describe your best qualities. If two applicants are evenly matched, a good letter of recommendation can… Continue reading »

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