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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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Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

October 6, 2023 / Andrea Aronson
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

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson
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

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson
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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