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How to Choose the Best Topic for Your College Essay

Admissions essays play a crucial role in the college application process. Selecting an appropriate essay topic and crafting a compelling response can significantly influence an applicant's chances of acceptance. Successful candidates should…
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Common App vs Coalition App: Which Option is Right for You?

When comparing the Coalition App to the Common App, students have a lot to consider. Many wonder if one platform offers an advantage over the other. However, the answer to this question depends on several factors. What is the Common App? For…
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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Completing Your College Application

Ensuring your child’s college application stands out requires careful planning and expert guidance. Partnering with a professional college admissions counselor can significantly enhance your child’s chances of success and help them avoid…
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The Value of Test Prep Programs

Over the past several decades, tutoring and test prep programs have become commonplace. In some areas, the question for families is not whether their children will enroll in a test prep program but where they will enroll. But it’s hardly surprising,…
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Should I Apply to College as a Junior in High School?

At first glance, applying to college during junior year of high school seems exciting. It holds the potential to get ahead over peers and completing high school sooner. In truth, it comes with a rigorous course load, tight timeframe, and potentially…
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2 Types of Early Admission: Early Decision & Early Action

Early admission allows high school seniors to apply to colleges prior to the regular admissions cycle. Early admissions can be conducted as early decision or early action. While not offered at every college, these options can be beneficial for…
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How to Write a Unique College Essay

Last year, colleges continued to see record numbers of applications and low acceptance rates. When schools get more selective, college essays become an increasingly important part of admission decisions. Your essay needs to help you stand out…
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Why You Should Submit Scores to Test-Optional Schools

Many schools temporarily changed their admissions policies to test-optional during the pandemic. It was difficult to administer tests safely, and many test sites closed during 2020. Since then, some schools have returned to requiring test scores,…
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Waitlisted: Here’s What to Do