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Does Taking a Gap Year Give You an Edge?

It took a pandemic for the traditional gap year to finally become a household name.

For decades,[...]

My Secret Strategy for Getting the Best Letters of Recommendation

One of my favorite sayings to my Application Nation students is "layer, don't hammer." This refers[...]

Facebook Live Recap: Ask America's College Counselor (5.18.22)

This month's session of Ask America's College Counselor included many excellent questions from[...]

Need a Plan This Summer? Here Are Some Ideas

There's nothing wrong with getting a traditional summer job. I bussed tables, worked at a[...]

Lessons Learned from the 2021-2022 College Admissions Cycle

I get asked a lot about trends and what I'm seeing firsthand among my Application Nation community.[...]