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Common App., Coalition App., Common Application Differences

Differences Between Common Application and Coalition Application

What Are Some Key Differences Between The Common Application And The Coalition Application? Learn Which Application Is Better Suited For You.

October 2, 2017

Georgetown App, Application for Georgetown, Georgetown University Application

Georgetown Needs a New Application Platform

Georgetown Needs A New Application Platform. The University’s Current Platform, Created By CollegeNet, Feels Dated To Say The Least.

September 27, 2017

Yale Grade Inflation, Grade Inflation at Yale University, Grade Inflation

Grade Inflation at Yale

There Is Grade Inflation At Yale. There Is Also Grade Inflation at Harvard. We Ask What The Big Deal Is. Why Can’t Students Earn Great Grades?

September 16, 2017

Need Blind Admissions, Need Blind Policy, Need Blind College Admissions Policy

2 Reasons Why Need Blind Admissions Is A Farce

Do you believe in need blind admissions? We’ve got 2 reasons why need blind admissions is a farce. See if you believe in the practice after reading.

August 13, 2017

Wowing Admissions Officers, Wowing College Admission Officials, How To Wow Ivy League Admissions Officers

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

Liberal Arts Colleges, Williams Colleges, Best Liberal Arts Schools

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

We haven’t yet written about which schools topped this year’s “US News & World Report” ranking for best liberal arts colleges in America. Until now.

October 1, 2013

Common App Discipline Question, Common App Discipline, Common Application Discipline Questions

The Common Application’s Discipline Question

If You Feel You Need To Check “Yes” To The Common App.’s Disciplinary Question, You Might Consider Asking Your Parents To Consult An Attorney.

November 8, 2010

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