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Facing College Rejection

The New York Times Motherlode Blog carried a good commentary the other day about receiving rejection letters. This is  stressful time.  But it’s important never

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Alumni Interview Questions – An Insider’s Guide

Get the inside scoop on the types of questions that you might be asked during your college interview.
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Common App Essay – A Guide for a Perfect College Essay

The Common App essay is the most important way to stand out in the college application process. Writing it may be easier than you think. Check out this comprehensive guide.
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Early Decision vs Regular Decision: Which is Better?

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is
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The Community Essay for the Common App Supplements

The community essay for the Common App is an important, if common, supplemental prompt on college applications. It can be hard to write, but these tips help make it a
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How Do I Calculate My Real GPA?

Your GPA is the most important aspect of your college application. Do you know how to calculate it the way that college admissions officers do? Is your GPA inflated and
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Is An Expensive Private College Education Worth the Money?

Is an expensive private college education worth the money? Many have to tried to use statistically prove this one way or another. The fact is that you cannot control the
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