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Why Major in Music in College?

Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University.

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Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage of the information provided with your score.

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The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.

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Is early decision really binding?

Is Early Decision Binding or Not?

Applying early decision is not a good idea for every college applicant. For some, sending out a single application could be financially foolish because it carries a binding agreement to attend that school no matter what. And for others, the binding nature of early decision can lead to some uncomfortable situations. Read this and contact us for more guidance.

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You're college application is deferred. Now what?

What to do when you are deferred from your first choice college

You've been deferred from your first choice Early Action college. Now what?
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Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?
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Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that "YES" box for financial aid or
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How to Write The College Essay for The Common App on Failure

One of the new Common Application prompts asks you to recount a time in which you failed. This essay requires that you show both humility and maturity.
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Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

Mark offers expert college essay advice. Here he dissects the Common Application prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.
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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty.  One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors.  But do
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