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The hyper-competitive world of college admissions

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/06/2007, 9:06 a.m.

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Competitive and stressful are the two words most students and parents use to describe the college application process. But does it always have to be that way?

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  • Michele Hernandez: Author of "Acing the College Application." She's president, Hernandez College Consulting LLC.
  • Jennifer Godinez: Director, Minnesota College Access Network.

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