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Jan 12
4 min

How I'm Thinking About Standardized Testing

With so many colleges now choosing to take a “test optional” approach to the SAT and ACT, I’m receiving a lot of questions about what thi...

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Jul 24, 2020
2 min

Mistakes to Avoid in College Application Essays

Writing college essays is a much more time-consuming process than most applicants expect. Depending on the colleges where a student appli...

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Jul 15, 2020
3 min

Applying to a Top University (During a Pandemic)

You might be wondering what college admissions counselors are looking for in students now that everything is changing in college admissio...

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Jul 8, 2020
3 min

Meet Hannah, Our Summer Intern!

We're super excited to introduce you to Hannah Ajibola, a freshman at Georgetown University! This summer Hannah will be helping us with b...

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Jul 7, 2020
2 min

Difficult Conversations

In the last two years, I've provided a wide range of services to high schoolers working to gain slots at our nation's top colleges. I've ...

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Jul 4, 2020
2 min

A College Admissions Checklist for Rising Seniors

Having completed what is typically the most challenging high school academic year, students preparing to enter their senior year typicall...

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Jul 3, 2020
2 min

What Are You Reading?

One of our favorite things to ask students is what they are currently reading for pleasure. Too frequently the answer is nothing. We’re b...

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Jul 3, 2020
2 min

Sherpas, Not Substitutes

In light of the last year's college admissions scandal that continues to make headlines across the country, I receive a lot of questions ...

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Jul 3, 2020
3 min

College Admissions Terminology

One of the frequent complaints I receive from parents and students who are new to college admissions is that the process seems mysterious...

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Jun 8, 2020
3 min

Interview With Morgan B. On Her Successful College Admissions Process

One of our first students, Morgan, was accepted into a wide range of excellent schools. Morgan has decided to attend McDaniel College’s H...

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Jun 8, 2020
3 min

College Admissions Terminology

One of the frequent complaints I receive from parents and students who are new to college admissions is that the process seems mysterious...

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Jun 8, 2020
3 min

5 Things HS Juniors Should Be Doing Now

The spring semester of junior year is when the college admissions game begins to heat up. If you plan on applying to college this fall, h...

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