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5 Things to Know Ahead of the May 1st Deadline

We are days away from the May 1st enrollment deadline when high school seniors formally commit and[...]

How to Build a Balanced College List

A few days ago a parent of a high school senior mentioned that their child did not get into their[...]

5 Things to Do If You Didn't Get Admitted to "The One"

Yesterday was Ivy Day, the date that all eight Ivy League institutions announced the remainder of[...]

Making Sense of Admissions Decisions

Spring is the busiest time for college admissions decisions. If you haven't heard back from all of[...]

The Pitfalls of the Brag Sheet (and How to Avoid Them)

It is that time of year when some high schools begin to encourage their juniors to ask teachers for[...]