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Simple Truths About the College Essay

Posted October 25, 2014, 2:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

The basic rules for writing a stellar college essay vary little from the general guidelines for producing any strong piece of written work: be authentic, tell a story that is...

How to Write College Application Essays that Really Work

Posted October 16, 2014, 2:00 pm by Carol Barash

Your application essays play a unique role in the admissions process, one that cannot be achieved with an extra 100 points on your SAT or a couple of decimals on...

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Top 5 Factors Considered in the College Admissions Process

Posted October 1, 2014, 2:00 pm by Stephanie Klein Wassink

While college admissions is considered a druid process steeped in mystery, most admissions officers base their decisions on a foundation of common elements. According to an annual survey by the...

ACT vs. SAT: Which Test Is Right for Your Teen?

Posted September 26, 2014, 3:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Even though the SAT and ACT are both nationally recognized college admission tests, the tests are very different. While some colleges and universities have decided to become “test optional” (see...

What Do College Rankings Mean?

Posted September 16, 2014, 3:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

U.S. News recently released their college rankings. There is always a great deal of emphasis placed on these rankings, along with a great deal of skepticism. Colleges boast about their...

Dealing with Junior Year Stress

Posted September 12, 2014, 2:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

The reputation of how demanding junior year of high school is can make teens fearful—with good reason. It is an important and busy year for students. But it does not...