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Spelling mistakes on your college application can be the kiss of death, even for the highest echelon of college applicants. Although you might think your spell check function will catch all your mistakes, you can never trust that it will be foolproof. We feel it’s our duty to shine a light on some of the […]
The novelist and playwright A. B. Yehoshua once noted, “The most difficult and complicated part of the writing process is the beginning.” Over the years, many of our students have found this to be true. Whether you’re writing a college admissions essay, a scholarship application, or a paper for school, it can be intimidating to […]
With the academic year coming to a close, high school seniors head to graduation with a spring in their step and sporting swag from colleges and universities across the country. Juniors starting their summer breaks have many things on their minds, but perhaps first and foremost should be the impending college application process. Never fear, […]
Every spring, colleges, including Stanford and Princeton, release data on their admitted classes. They tout the high numbers of applications received and the low number of students admitted, and they offer information on everything from admitted students’ GPAs to their geographic backgrounds. STANFORD AND PRINCETON: BY THE NUMBERS Finding this information isn’t terribly hard. Making […]
We are always fielding questions from blog readers about how to best spend time during their school breaks. Of course, it depends upon the student’s age, and interests, but we always recommend reading, reading, reading… with a side of online courses! The idea is to deepen your love of learning. Online courses are a great […]
Calling All Juniors!
Your August Edge Starts Here:
Application Boot Camp®
Complete your Common App and supplemental essays, build a school list aligned to your profile, and develop a clear admissions strategy—guided by the Top Tier Admissions team. In our 22 years running Boot Camp, our counselors have helped thousands of students earn admission to the country’s most selective colleges.