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How to Wow College Admissions Officers

Curious how to wow college admissions officers at our nation’s most elite institutions? Well, a lot of the wowing is mixed into our secret sauce.

September 14, 2016

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Developing an Admissions Hook

To get good at something, Malcolm Gladwell asserts you need to practice that something for 10,000 hours. This applies to developing an admissions hook too.

May 22, 2016

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Athletic Recruiting and Attrition

Attrition is the fear of many coaches, particularly in the Ivy League since there are not athletic scholarships. Recruited athletes aren’t bound to compete

September 1, 2015

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How Your Privilege Could Work Against You in College Admissions

Privilege has no place in college admissions essays. Never portray yourself as privileged. It’s a really, really bad idea!

October 22, 2014

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