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Four Mistakes Successful College Applicants Don’t Make

As simple as this advice might seem, avoiding preventable mistakes is the best way to improve your outcome in the increasingly competitive college admissions process. The preparation of a successful college application does not happen overnight. In fact, it is the culmination of years of work throughout high school. The most successful college applicants take …

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What College Applicants Need to Know about AP and Other Advanced Level Courses

What college applicants need to know about AP and other advance level courses

There are a number of benefits to taking on additional academic challenges during high school. Let’s explore some of these options and their pros and cons. What are AP classes? AP refers to Advanced Placement classes. These are high school classes taught with college-level curriculum and expectations. If completed successfully, AP courses can set you …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Senior Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Senior Year

This is the final post in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Accepted can help bring out your best in your applications and my colleagues and I are here to help. Tips for High School Seniors 1. Create a spreadsheet that …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Junior Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Junior Year

This post is the third in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. As it becomes increasingly difficult to gain admission into the country’s elite schools, knowing how to navigate the system should become important for you. Tips for High School Juniors 1. …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Sophomore Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Sophomore Year

In this second post of our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a four part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, I offer tips to high school sophomores. This year is a pivotal year for high school students and an important year for admissions directors. Tips for High School …

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Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities: Freshman Year

Getting Ready to Apply to College Freshman Year

This post is the first in our series Getting Ready to Apply to Top Tier Colleges and Universities, a 4-part series for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Having consulted with numerous clients on college admissions, I have been facing the same personal decisions as my clients. I’ve already sent one happy stepson off to college and …

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