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College Admissions "To Do" Items for July and August
Rising Senior or Junior and wondering what you should be doing at this point in the summer to prepare for college admissions? Here are...
Jul 22, 20212 min read


College Admissions Trends During Covid
As we head into Spring, our current seniors are beginning the very difficult process of deciding which college offer is the one they will...
Apr 6, 20212 min read


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...
Jan 12, 20214 min read


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...
Jul 24, 20202 min read


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...
Jul 14, 20203 min read


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...
Jul 8, 20203 min read


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...
Jul 7, 20202 min read


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...
Jul 4, 20202 min read


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...
Jul 3, 20202 min read


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...
Jul 2, 20202 min read


Superscores, Naviance, and Early Decisions: Breaking Down 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...
Jul 2, 20203 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20203 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20203 min read


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,...
Jun 7, 20203 min read
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