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...because the greatest threats we face are no longer from within Europe, but from the region stretching from North Africa to Central Asia," says Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to NATO. "The big threat is the nexus of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction." In Prague, NATO will commit to transforming itself into an alliance that can respond rapidly to that threat. It needs fewer tank brigades and more special forces; fewer regional air bases and more long-range aircraft; a leaner command structure with fewer static commanders and more mobile ones. Last May, alliance foreign ministers quietly lifted...
Early Action also works to the advantage of applicants who cannot afford to commit to a college without first evaluating the financial aid package. Early Decision, on the other hand, gives affluent students a distinct advantage in admissions; they get to indicate the depth of their commitment to one institution, apply without worrying about the cost and receive a decision early. But now, thankfully, Early Action applicants can receive an early decision and wait to evaluate the financial aid offer before committing to enroll...
...Poor people commit more crimes, so you would expect to see different offending rates” across groups, Schlanger said...
Harvard has never required its early admission candidates to commit to enroll...
...that talented young people face as they apply to colleges like Stanford,” Hennessy said. “This new policy offers those who have set their hearts on attending Stanford the opportunity to apply early in their senior year, without the additional pressure of having to commit before they are ready...