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What You Need to Know About College Application Supplements

Oh, how I wish applying to college was as easy as it once was. Once you think you are[...]

Answering My Top College Essay FAQs

This is essay editing season for me, which means it is essay writing season for students who just[...]

The Most Important Thing to Know Before You Apply to College

School is finally out and that means I am reviewing students' college lists on a daily basis. While[...]

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[...]