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Top 10 Scary Mistakes Students Make on Their College Applications (and How to Avoid Them)

The college application process can feel like navigating a haunted house—full of unexpected twists, bumps in the night, and chilling deadlines. But don’t be spooked! By avoiding these ten common application mistakes, you’ll be well on your way to escaping the fright and finding your way to college admission success. TOP 10 MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE […]

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Early Action and Merit Scholarships: What You Need to Know this October

For students gearing up for college applications, understanding and keeping track of application deadlines (merit scholarships too!) is crucial. Many schools require applications by November 1 for early decision or early action, but some deadlines fall even earlier in October. Keep in mind, acceptance rates go down by almost 50% once you bump to the […]

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Back to School with Top Tier Admissions

We can hardly believe the new school year is here! Whether you’re a student getting back into the swing of things, or a parent preparing your child for the upcoming academic year, a little planning can make a big difference in ensuring academic success. To get you ready, our Senior Private Counselors weigh in with […]

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How to Navigate the UCLA Application Process

Like the other eight undergraduate institutions in the system, UCLA uses the UC Application (UC App) as its sole avenue of entry. The UC App opens on August 1st each year (as does the Common App), and has an application deadline of November 30th, with no opportunity for Early Action or Early Decision applications. What […]

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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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