- Feb 5, 2020
Q: Will attending Harvard's Summer Program improve my chances of getting in?
A: No, it will not. And this is precisely one of the great myths of the college admission process: thinking that attending one of these selective programs will help you get accepted into it later on in your senior year. In fact, not only will it not help you get into Harvard, it may, in fact, jeopardize your chances at other schools that may think that you only wish to attend this school. There is also the factor of seeming to be wealthy, so financial aid applicants need to b
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- Jan 22, 2020
How do colleges evaluate siblings applying to the same school?
It depends on the school. Some consider them as a set, others as individuals. The important thing here is to talk things through with the other sibling, especially about how they would feel if one gets accepted and the other doesn't. Also, you have to talk about finances and how this will play out between both students. But, each should give their very best shot in the process as individuals! Check out this article on this topic! https://ingeniusprep.com/blog/twins-applying-
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- Jan 17, 2020
Stop applying to colleges just to see if you get in....
That is what Reaches are for. You apply to several and that's it. But to continue applying to Reach schools just to see if you get in is not a smart move. Its costly, time-consuming and emotionally draining because in the back of your mind, you have high hopes for acceptances and when they don't come in, it's all just really bad. It's better to apply to no more than 10 schools: 3 Reaches, 4 Targets and 3 Safeties and that's it. No more than that. If you did the process corr
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- Oct 31, 2019
Keep calm & good luck in your Earlies...and don't wait until the last minute to submit them!
Seniors, keep calm and good luck in your early college applications! You have until tomorrow at 11:59 pm your time to submit them. But please just like the article says, don't wait until the last moment to submit them. You never know if your pc crashes, the common app starts acting crazy with an overload of last-minute applications, etc. Don't fall for this error! Submit them tonight if you can! And, again, good luck submitting your Earlies! https://www.teenvogue.com/story/h
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- Sep 5, 2019
Why Junior Year is your most important year in the College Admission Process!
It is the last full year of high school that colleges will see in your application. It pretty much sets the stage for the overall GPA, both weighted and unweighted, that you will present to colleges. It is the last year in which you can really show your passion in extracurricular activities. And let's not talk about exams! You will be taking the PSAT (important for the National Merit Scholarship award!), the SAT, the ACT, and a whole slew of SAT Subjects and APs. After all o
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- May 2, 2019
May 1 is College Signing Day!
May 1 is College Signing Day or the day in which you have to decide which college you will attend! You have until 11:59 pm to submit your deposit to the school of your choice!! Also, don't forget to accept your financial aid offer, if this applies!! Congratulations!! You are going to college!! #admissionstips #collegeacceptances
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- Apr 25, 2019
Don't make these mistakes when choosing a college!
This decision is SO IMPORTANT! Do not, I repeat, do not make the following mistakes when choosing your college: https://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/top-15-mistakes-to-avoid-in-choosing-a-college #admissionstips
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- Mar 21, 2019
The importance of liking all schools even the Safeties
Every year it gets more and more competitive. And more confusing. Schools which a student should have gotten into are now denying them because it has gotten a lot more competitive. So what should a student do? They should like all schools that they applied to even those which are Safeties! This is SO important! Please read the below article on the importance of Safety schools in your College List: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-safety-school-788443 #safetyschools #admiss
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- Mar 1, 2019
Deferred to Regular Decision? What should you do?
It is so hard to get deferred to Regular Decision from your ED or EA school of choice. But you have to think that you could have gotten rejected! So, instead of feeling bad for yourself, think of it as an opportunity that this college/these colleges have given you to showcase your application before the Admission Committee. What should you do if deferred? Read the below article in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenmoon/2018/12/11/how-to-handle-a-deferral-a-step-by-
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