The College Choice

Picking a college isn’t easy and neither is the admissions process. From the multi-page application to the coveted “thick” envelope, applying to college can be quite an intimidating experience, not to mention figuring out how you’re going to pay for it.

The New York Times realized this and has created a blog to help ease the experience. Specifically written for those going through the college admissions process, The Choice blog promises to, “demystify college admissions and aid.”

In the blog’s first post, New York Times education writer, Jacques Steinberg outlines the The Choice blog’s goal:

“Our primary goal is straightforward: to demystify and illuminate an American rite of passage that typically occurs behind closed doors, whether it’s the doors to the university admissions office, or those of the homes of the applicants themselves.”

While New York Times writers contribute information about college stats, admissions and aid, a truly fascinating part of the blog is the six students chosen to write about their individual experiences. All of the six students are high-school seniors and are currently going through the college admissions process.

The Choice blog also wants your contribution. They want to know the outcome of your admissions endeavors, or as they state it “tell us what’s in your envelopes — fat and skinny — and whether the financial aid offers you’ve received are likely to meet your needs.”

You can access The Choice blog by going to http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/

CADL also has an abundant amount of college resources. Check our catalog for the following books. You can also stop by your local library or contact CADL’s reference department by calling (517) 367-6346.

The 75 Biggest Myths About College Admissions by Jerry Israel
The New Rules of College Admissions by Stephen Kramer
Winning the Heart of the College Admissions Dean by Joyce Slayton Mitchell