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Whether it’s convincing yourself to get out the door to go for a run, kicking an unhealthy habit, or starting a school assignment you’ve been avoiding, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is simply to begin. In his book The Art of the Start, Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s “Chief Evangelist” marketer under Steve […]
Many parents and students have asked us about the proper role of ChatGPT and similar AI tools in writing college essays, school assignments and summer application essays. For us, this is both an ethical question and a practical question. Rather than focusing on the ethics of using AI-generated content, we will focus on the practical […]
As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. THE BENEFITS OF LATE APPLICATION DEADLINES Late deadlines can offer a second chance to those […]
We’ve all been there – the deadline for your college essay is looming, and you find yourself scrambling to put together a compelling piece that will make you stand out in the admissions process. While it’s not ideal to wait until the last minute, sometimes life gets in the way. Don’t worry; we’ve got you […]
Many students have reached a major milestone in the college admissions process: submitting their applications to early round schools – now, we wait! But waiting can’t be all you do. In the case of a deferral or denial, students need to be prepared for the regular round. Remember, college admissions can be unpredictable, and there […]
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