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Dartmouth College Distinctive D-Plan

Each Ivy League university is different. One of Dartmouth’s distinctive features is its year-round calendar.

August 1, 2026

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College Admissions

Do Dual Enrollment or AP Classes Look Better on Your Transcript?

The honest answer is that neither is universally superior. The better question is which option demonstrates the highest level of academic challenge.

July 29, 2026

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Colleges That Change Lives College Fairs

Learn more about the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) by visiting an informational session near you.

July 27, 2026

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Double Majors at Liberal Arts Schools

Mark lends his expertise to advice on taking double majors at liberal arts colleges: it’s best not to narrow your focus to the details of two separate majors, but to take one major and get the whole picture.

July 26, 2026

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Is Filling Out the FAFSA Worth It?

July 24, 2026

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Will Applying for Financial Aid Impact Early Decision Acceptances?

The most common misconception families hold is that applying for financial aid automatically hurts their chances in early decision.

July 23, 2026

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Beyond the Resume: How to Leverage High School Internships for Ivy League Admissions

This blog post details how highly selective colleges evaluate high school internships. It moves beyond just listing ‘good’ internships to explaining how students can connect these experiences to their overall application narrative, tying into GCA’s 97% top-3 acceptance rate.

July 21, 2026

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College Admissions

Test-Optional Realities: When Skipping the ACT Makes Sense for International Applicants

This blog post explores the nuances of test-optional policies specifically for international students applying to US colleges.

July 20, 2026

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10 Questions About the Best Ways to Get into College

Get answers to the 10 most often questions about how to get into college. What are the most important aspects of the college admission process that you should master?

July 13, 2026