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Word: preps (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...past, students who went to elite New England prep schools largely benefitted in the admissions process due to their schools' close ties with Harvard. Today, these traditional feeder schools continue to send their graduates to the College in hordes, leaving many to speculate...

Author: By Joshua W. Shenk, | Title: ...HAVE THINGS CHANGED? | 3/12/1991 | See Source »

...sophomore history major from Chevy Chase, Md., was a former high school All-America lacrosse player at prep school in Lawrenceville, N.J., where he played on state championship hockey and lacrosse teams...

Author: By The ASSOCIATED Press, | Title: Yale Student Slain Sunday | 2/19/1991 | See Source »

...Frank was just funny; he was such a prep when he came in," she says...

Author: By Maya E. Fischhoff, | Title: Harvard Dancers 'Funk' on Club | 2/16/1991 | See Source »

...such extensive travel can be costly, and that's only the beginning of the financial burdens. Application fees, which run from $60-100; Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) prep courses, which cost around $600; postage and other miscellaneous expenses can add up to a hefty $2000 in total expenses per student...

Author: By June Shih, | Title: Admissions Angst for Future Physicians | 12/12/1990 | See Source »

...violations. "I am pleased for the kids and fans that we will be allowed to compete," cheered Tarkanian. "Let's put these matters behind us." Not quite. Although the 1977 dispute is closed, the school faces another NCAA investigation into its recruitment of Lloyd Daniels, a former prep star who was arrested on drug charges...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Basketball: A Draw for Tark the Shark | 12/10/1990 | See Source »

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