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Essays and Applications

Apr 4, 2023

What to Do about a Waitlist

So, your application has been waitlisted. Now what? A waitlist decision is never what you were hoping for and can...

SAT/ACT Testing

Mar 29, 2023

5 Questions with Jim Wismer

Get to know our test prep team! We sat down to interview our Director, Jim Wismer! What were you looking...

Essays and Applications

Mar 16, 2023

5 Questions with Teddy Allor

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Teddy Allor, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What...

Essays and Applications

Mar 7, 2023

5 Questions with H. Ulrich

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview H. Ulrich, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What...

Essays and Applications

Mar 3, 2023

5 Questions with Eric Karlan

Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Eric Karlan, one of our co-founders. What changes to...

The High School Experience

Feb 19, 2023

Making the Most Out of Summer Activities

Making the Most Out of Summer Activities Summers are a time for students to relax and rejuvenate––and after a challenging...

The High School Experience

Feb 7, 2023

Finding Balance: Thoughts on How to Select Classes for High School Students

Once upon a time… We had a student who was deciding whether or not to take AP Chemistry. To advise...

Essays and Applications

Jan 16, 2023

How to Prepare for a College Interview

The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Beyond applications, essays, and standardized tests, some schools also require college interviews. So...

Essays and Applications

Jan 9, 2023

My College Application Essays VS ChatGPT

Much has already been said about ChatGPT. The Atlantic declared “The College Essay Is Dead”—but they are referring to...

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