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How to Choose Colleges: A Guide to Defining Your Perfect College List

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the college search process? Confused on how to choose colleges to apply to next year? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Finding the right college is all about doing your research and considering what’s important to you.…

January 3, 2023
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December 29, 2022

College Apps: How to Write the “Diversity” Supplemental Essay

Reader Question: “My daughter is tearing her hair out trying to figure out what to write for the diversity essay. Multiple schools are asking her to write how she will contribute to the campus’ diversity. But she is a pretty…

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College Apps: Tips for a Compelling Personal Statement Essay

Your personal statement is an important part of your college admissions application,…

The College Admissions Game: When Should My Child Start Thinking about College?

While it may seem early to start thinking about college as a…

How to Choose Colleges: A Guide to Defining Your Perfect College List

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the college search process? Confused on how to choose colleges to apply to next year? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Finding the right college is all…

January 3, 2023

College Apps: How to Write the “Diversity” Supplemental Essay

Reader Question: “My daughter is tearing her hair out trying to figure out what to write for the diversity essay. Multiple schools are asking her to write how she will contribute to…

December 29, 2022

College Apps: Tips for a Compelling Personal Statement Essay

Your personal statement is an important part of your college admissions application, as it provides an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, values, and goals to the admissions committee. A strong…

December 27, 2022

The College Admissions Game: When Should My Child Start Thinking about College?

While it may seem early to start thinking about college as a 9th grader, the truth is that the college admissions process starts well before a student’s senior year of high school.…

December 21, 2022

The College Admissions Game: “How many colleges should I apply to?”

Reader Question: “How many colleges should my child apply to? I feel anxious she only has 5 colleges on her list. My friends’ kids all seem to have 10+… What is the…

December 17, 2022

What does my child’s PSAT score mean? Defining a Good PSAT Score

What is the PSAT? Every October, high schools around the world have their 10th and 11th graders take a test called the PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT is a pre-college standardized test that includes…

December 7, 2022
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The Battle Between Weighted vs Unweighted GPAs in High School

You may have noticed your child’s school transcript has two different GPAs: a weighted vs unweighted GPA. What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA in high school and which one…

November 25, 2022

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