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Peter Van Buskirk
& The Admission Game

Motivational speaker, author, consultant, and former dean of admission, Peter Van Buskirk equips families to make healthy, productive choices as they plan for college.

Focusing on a student-centered approach, the high energy, live programming and innovative, online college planning solutions he offers through The Admission Game reach tens of thousands of students, parents and educators annually.

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"February College Planning Tips from Peter Van Buskirk: Course Selections" 2/3/12
One of the first—and most important—exercises in the college planning process involves course selections for the coming year of high school. Your high school academic record… Read more

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2/6/12
6:30 PM
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Broomfield High School
Broomfield, CO
2/7/12
6:30 PM
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Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora, CO
2/9/12
7:00 PM
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Brewster High School
Brewster, NY
2/15/12
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East Hanover, NJ
2/16/12
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Union County Technical Vocational Schools
Scotch Plains, NJ

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