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Accepted to Cornell: How She Got In

Table of Contents Over the next month, I will present the stories of students I worked with during the 2020-2021 school year. While I can never be 100% sure about why my students were admitted into their top choice colleges, I will highlight what I think worked. Collectively, you can

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How to Choose a College Essay Topic

Table of Contents Although only a week into the 2021-2022 college admissions cycle, you may already be thinking about what to write your college essay about. If you’re planning to apply to schools without submitting test scores, then the college essay will weigh heavily on your college decision.  A strong

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Tools to Get Ready for College

Table of Contents The first step to get ready for college is getting organized. Suppose you have impressive grades and test scores but don’t have a plan or process for finding colleges, applying to college, or navigating the financial aid process. In that case, you’re going to struggle with overwhelm

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How to Nail a Virtual College Fair

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0uQmbxOENY No time to read the text? Watch this video for tips on preparing for a virtual college fair. Table of Contents Now that it is spring, we are in college fair season. Unfortunately, we’re still in a pandemic, so the traditional college fair hosted at a huge convention center

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What Happens After Submitting the Application?

Table of Contents Can I Demonstrate Interest After Submitting the Application? A student recently asked me if there was anything he could do to influence a college admission decision after submitting the application. When a student interacts with a school or shows interest in the school via several activities, this

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