What Are Colleges Really Looking For?
Do I have to have cured cancer to get into college? While it might feel like you need to check every box and have done something...
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sarahthomas
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Are College Consultants Worth It?
The short answer? Absolutely. In today's college admissions landscape, college admissions committees have seen exponential increases in...
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sarahthomas
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The Whens & Whos of Rec Letters
Before we get into the specifics of this topic, we need to say straightaway that it is important to research the schools you're applying...
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barbaramilhizer
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To AP or not to AP
It's the age-old question this time of year as students pick their schedules for the upcoming year: how many AP classes should I take?...
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barbaramilhizer
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Fall means football, pumpkin spice, and...financial aid?
October 1 – It's time for cooler weather and financial aid applications! Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of aid...
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barbaramilhizer
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5 Ideas for Maximizing your Summer
School is out, and colleges mostly care about grades, so time to sit back and binge watch Netflix for 12 glorious weeks! Not so fast....
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barbaramilhizer
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Accepted? Waitlisted? Denied? Now what?
I always say there is a momentary feeling of relief when students hit the "submit" button for college applications, followed quickly by a...
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sarahthomas
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How-To Guide: Start the College Planning Process
We are always asked when parents and students should start the college planning process. And whether you have baby pictures with your...
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barbaramilhizer
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How to Get into the Best Colleges
This is a concern and central to the desire of many students and parents in securing a bright future (without resorting to donating a...
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sarahthomas
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Dos and Don’ts of Writing College Essays
For a lot of students, the essay portion of college applications is one of the most daunting parts of the process. But guess what? It...
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barbaramilhizer
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5 Tips for Killing the Interview
Most applicants want to be seen as more than a set of numbers: GPA, SAT score, # of community service hours, etc. They want to show their...
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barbaramilhizer
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Top 10 Things I Learned from 23 College Tours
I consider myself a professional college tourist, having taken my first-born across the country to 23 schools on his long list, starting...
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