College Application Mistakes: Too Many Schools
Earlier this week a student came in with a list of 40 schools he wanted to apply to. That’s a good way to start! But the Common App will...
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Aug 23, 20222 min read
College Application Mistakes: Not Proofreading
Oh, man. Talk about an easy one to fix. Bless the students who come to me and say, “my essay is done! I’m ready to turn it in!” I read it...
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Aug 17, 20222 min read
College Application Mistakes: Gambler’s Fallacy
Parents and students make this error all the time. But with a little understanding (and a brief psych lesson!) it can be avoided. — The...
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May 4, 20222 min read
Tips for Taping
Some high schools and colleges now require or encourage a video submission with your application. Anyone can film a short video about...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read
The Ivy League Sparkle
I recently helped a high school sophomore with his application to Cornell’s Precollege Studies program . As he wrote and I edited, I...
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Mar 30, 20221 min read
Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
No . During the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools reevaluated the utility of including standardized testing in their admissions process....