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Students Leaving UIUC
An article in today’s Chronicle of Higher Education (registration required) highlights the ways in which the state of Illinois has been bleeding students for years.
February 5, 2018
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College Application
Harvard Student Thankful For Gap Year Experience
In this guest post, Colin Smith, a Harvard College junior, shares his experiences in taking a gap year between high school and college.
July 12, 2017
College Application
Coalition App: The “Demonstrate Your Character” Prompt
It can be tough to figure out how to demonstrate your character in an essay. Mark gives some tips.
May 28, 2017
College Application
Coalition App essays: The “belief challenged” prompt
Have you ever had a closely-held belief challenged? Mark gives you some ideas on how to write about it.
May 26, 2017
College Application
Coalition App essays: The “being a teenager” prompt
You know all about being a teenager, but how do you write about it? Mark gives some tips.
May 25, 2017
College Application
Coalition App essays: The “topic of your choice” prompt
How should you address the “topic of your choice” essay on the Coalition college application? Mark offers some tips.
May 24, 2017
College Application
Harder to Get Into Ivies Now?
Mark reflects on whether kids today are smarter and more talented than Ivy League applicants of the past. His answer: no.
May 18, 2017
College Application
Coalition App: The “Meaningful Contribution” Prompt
This post is another in my series on how to address the college application essay prompts from the Coalition App. This year, you have five
May 15, 2017
College Application
Testimonials for Andrea Aronson
Andrea Aronson offers Great College Advice? Who says? Parents and students who have worked with her.
May 1, 2017