The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.

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This week's blog was a throwback from 2013:The folks at the Common Application released their long-awaited essay prompts for 2013 – 2014 last week, the arrival of which had long been a cause of trepidation for counselors and high school teachers because it’s the first year that the site has omitted the option for students to select a topic of their choice.  It’s also the first time that they’ve strictly limited the word amount to no more than 650 words and disallowed the uploading of Word document essay files (meaning that students must copy and paste their essays directly into the Common Application essay space). Read More

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs, Saddle Up Safely and other partnering organizations will host the inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit Tuesday, April 23, prior to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park.

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"I was well aware of how different life was going to be at an out-of-state college, and I prepared to experience a slight culture shock, but there were also a lot of things I was not able to prepare for. Here are five things nobody tells you about attending an out-of-state college."

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A new book gives a rare, up-close look at fraternity life in America. Author Alexandra Robbins interviewed hundreds of fraternity brothers and alumni and followed the journeys of two young men for an entire year for "Fraternity: An Inside Look at a Year of College Boys Becoming Men."

Robbins takes a close look at the highly scrutinized culture around pledging and explores both the negative and positive qualities of Greek life. She also offers some practical tips for young men who are considering joining a frat, as well as parents. Read More

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