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Creating a Positive Atmosphere in the College Application Process: A Parent's Guide
Navigating the college application process can be a challenging time for both students and parents, but creating a positive atmosphere...
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Aug 275 min read


From Chaos to Clarity: Tips for an Efficient College Application Process
Applying to college can feel like navigating a complex maze, but with the right strategies, students can turn chaos into clarity. As the Early Decision and Early Action deadlines loom, it's crucial for students to manage their time effectively and stay on top of their application requirements.
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Aug 214 min read


How Much of My College Application Should Be Done Before School Starts?
As a high school senior, you might be wondering how much of your college application should be tackled before school kicks off. Getting a...
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Jul 163 min read


Six Tips For Taking Your First SAT Or ACT
If you’re about to take your first real SAT or ACT, congratulations! The prep you’ve done so far will support you as you navigate the...
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Mar 42 min read


February SAT and ACT Prep: Take Full Practice Tests
February SAT and ACT Prep: Take Full Practice Tests With the spring SAT and ACT tests just around the corner, most of our students have...
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Feb 212 min read


Create a College List in 3 Easy Steps
When we first meet with students, they usually feel overwhelmed by the process of creating their first college list. But it’s actually...
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Feb 122 min read


Recap of the College Admissions Year (2024-2025)
Only a few days ago my final college application student for the ‘24-’25 admissions cycle turned in his last essays. I’ll probably sleep...
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Jan 223 min read


Nathaniel Dolquist Featured in Hamptons Weekly
Meet Nathaniel Dolquist: The Visionary Behind Kingfisher Prep By Tyler Shepard Nathaniel Dolquist is not just an educator: he is a...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


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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Sep 6, 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 24, 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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Aug 17, 20222 min read


What Do You Know About Rejection?
When I was a sophomore at Yale, my acting professor Toni Dorfman looked at the class over the top of her Hogwarts-level spectacles and...
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Jun 1, 20223 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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May 4, 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 31, 20222 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....
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Mar 31, 20221 min read
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