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Choosing A College: Don’t Ignore The Cost

July 21, 2023

The prospect of college is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you avoid some basic mistakes when choosing where to apply and attend. Read on to find out how the cost of college should be on your radar right from the beginning.

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Common App Essay Prompt 1: Background, Identity, Interest, or Talent

July 6, 2023

Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd–if you zero in on what the essay prompt is really asking you. Exercise care in choosing to write on Common App Essay Prompt 1. If you fully understand what the prompt is asking, you’ll be better able to write a fantastic Common App essay that can help you shine in the admissions office.

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Why Major in Music in College?

February 26, 2023

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

February 14, 2023

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

February 9, 2023

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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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

January 8, 2024 / Sarah Farbman
Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If you’ve decided to seek independent
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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

November 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson
IB, AP, and dual enrollment: which is better for admission to top colleges and universities in the United States. An admissions expert shares his views.
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Should I Take a Gap Year?

November 16, 2023 / Jared Hobson
As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, "should I take a gap year?". We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are supportive of students who choose to take a gap year. This post provides practical advice on how to craft your gap year while staying on track for college.
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Dance With An Admissions Officer: Eight Steps to Get You Admitted to College

October 23, 2023 / Jared Hobson
Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Know when to make the right moves and how to avoid stepping on toes.
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You're college application is deferred. Now what?

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

October 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson
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?

October 10, 2023 / Andrea Aronson
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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