

College Waitlists and Playing Your Hand
If you are a high school senior, you are in the thick of hearing from colleges, particularly schools that are more selective (sometimes...
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pinning down your priorities on your path to college
Imagine you’re planning a backpacking trip or your dream vacation. What are some of the things you will want to have pinned down before...
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and now we wait...or do we?
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"Likely," "Best Fit," or "Reach"- Aim For Your Fit.
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Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
The admission decision season is here. Who wouldn't want to receive a new puppy or kitten to go with their decision notifications? For...
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The Waiting Game
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too many cooks in the college essay kitchen
Application season can be a touchy time as nerves rattle and worry percolate with impending deadlines. This is true not just for...
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big fish - little pond effect? which pond will you swim in?
"How you feel about your abilities—your academic “self-concept”—in the context of your classroom shapes your willingness to tackle...
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