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Optimize Your On-Campus College Interviews

A formal on-campus college interview with an admissions officer was once a rite of passage for aspiring college applicants. Today, with the huge rise in application numbers coupled with enhanced attention to equity, many fewer schools offer interviews directly with their admissions office staff. And to downplay associated stress, interviews are often now called “chats,” […]

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Making the Most of Your Spring Break College Campus Visits

Visiting colleges during your high school spring break allows you to see the university in session, filled with students engaged in their activities, and campus culture on full display. While summer can be a more convenient travel time, most colleges are sleepy places during their long annual break when there are fewer students around (or […]

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Demystifying the Common Data Set

The college admissions process can be overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider when choosing the right institution for your future (acceptance rate, academic strengths, extracurricular offerings, location, campus culture, research opportunities, and so much more). Fortunately, there is a valuable resource that can help you navigate some quantitative aspects of this complex journey: […]

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Demonstrated Interest: Colleges Are Watching You

When we think about our digital footprints (the trail of data we leave when we visit websites, use social media, send emails, etc.), we might become concerned about who’s using our data and for what purpose. Meta and TikTok, unsurprisingly, are at or near the top of the list of companies collecting information based on […]

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Waitlisted? Your Action Plan

Now that we have reached May 1 (National College Decision Day), colleges and universities are moving to their waitlists and accepting students who have been stuck in limbo. Are you still hoping for good news from your top choice school? You DO NOT need to remain idle and these next few weeks are crucial. WAITLISTED? […]

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