Mike DunnThe Sound And The Fury, The Bite Fight, And The Demise Of Standardized Testing (Part II)While the Tyson/Holyfield match certainly marked the end of Iron Mike’s boxing career, his decline had begun years before. In 1990, Tyson…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017
Mike DunnThe Sound And The Fury, The Bite Fight, And The Demise Of Standardized Testing (Part I)I sat on the couch with popcorn and soda ready for the match. “Dad! Come on, Don King is on camera!” Wide eyed, I watched the infamous…Oct 3, 2016Oct 3, 2016
Mike DunnCollege Podcasts For Your Weekend GetawayIn the season of longing for weekend getaways to the Jersey Shore, Rocky Mountain National Park, sunny Santa Barbara, Pike Place Market…Sep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016
Mike DunnSocial Media In The College Process: A beginner’s guideWhen I first applied to college, the world was just beginning its transition into the information super age. Encarta was still releasing…Sep 21, 2016Sep 21, 2016
Mike DunnThe 21st Century College VisitAs technology continues to become a ubiquitous part of society and the lives of its young people, possibilities continue to unfold. In the…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Mike DunnConquering The Dreaded Standardized TestIt goes without saying (but maybe it shouldn’t), that the college process is stressful. From preparation and research, to tutoring and…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016
Mike DunnWading Through The Deafening SilenceEssays have been written. Campus tours taken. Applications submitted. Conversations had. The deafening silence is in full force.Mar 26, 2016Mar 26, 2016
Mike Dunn5 Takeaways from Harvard GSE’s ‘Turning the Tide’At the end of January 2016, Harvard GSE’s Making Caring Common Project published a report called Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern for…Feb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
Mike DunnStressed About College? Mind The HypeStudents talk to me often about the stresses of college prep. The time spent searching, writing, self-exploring, talking about…Feb 21, 2016Feb 21, 2016
Mike DunnReady. Set. Go. The College Search Race Is OnBeginning earlier each year high schoolers from around the nation buy books, access google, and call their friends in hopes of finding…Feb 14, 2016Feb 14, 2016