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BREAKING NEWS: The Common Application Main Essay Prompts are Out!
Big news in College Planning this week: The Common Application Main Essay prompts have come out and they are the same as last year! Read on>
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How to Tackle Short Answer Questions on College Applications (with examples!)
For high school seniors, often the ‘home stretch’ of applying to any college is the Short Answer Questions portion of the application.
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Holiday Advice for Teens
Access College America provides some helpful Holiday college planning advice for teens in this informative blog post.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Dec 21, 2024
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Deferral: What It Means and What To Do Next
Deferred from your dream college? Learn what deferral means, why it happens & key steps to improve your chances in regular decision round.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Dec 12, 2024
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Straight A’s Are Still Not Enough
Your A student is not exceptional or gifted. Simply earning a 4.0 GPA does not signal what it used to. Learn why in this new Blog Post.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Dec 8, 2024
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How to Get Into UCLA: Admission Requirements, GPA, and Application Tips
Applying to a University of California school as an out-of-state student? Learn about admissions, UC application deadlines, and more...
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 22, 2024
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Ask A Consultant: Parameters for UT Common Data Set, University Acceptance Rates, College Application Timing, and more...
Parameters for UT Common Data Set, University Acceptance Rates, College Application Timing and more...
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Sep 25, 2024
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UT Austin Short Answer Questions (SAQs): How to Write Winning Responses
UT Austin has simplified the content and number of its short answer questions for the upcoming application cycle.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 3, 2024
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A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for the McCombs School of Business
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll help you successfully navigate the undergraduate application process for the McCombs School of Business.
Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 29, 2024
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Hacking Your Future: A High Schooler's Guide to Hackathons
In a rapidly evolving technological world, hackathons have become a playing field for the bright young minds of high school students.
Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 10, 2024
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Top Coding Camps
Helping students select top coding camps tailored to their ambitions and helping them understand the potential career-boosting benefits.
Dale Price, MBA
Apr 25, 2024
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How to Answer the 2024-25 Common App Essay Prompts
This article provides insights into the Common App essay prompts for 2024-25.
Dale Price, M.B.A.
Mar 5, 2024
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Riding the Academic Bike: Navigating the PSAT
The feeling of the wind through your hair as you close your eyes and sail down the hill. Crisp and cool. You let the two wheels under...
Dale Price, MBA
Jan 8, 2024
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CSS Profile and FAFSA: The Death and Taxes of Applying for Financial Aid
Identifying the differences between CSS Profile and FAFSA and how to complete these applications for student financial aid.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Oct 8, 2023
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Understanding How High School Transcripts Affect the College Admissions Process
Find out how to understand your transcript and tips to ensure it is benefiting you in every way possible! One of the most important...
Dale Price, MBA
Apr 22, 2023
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Choosing a Major
College Majors Explained For some college bound students choosing a specific major is one of the most important factors in their college...
Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
Feb 21, 2023
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AP vs. IB Programs
AP and IB offer the most rigorous courses for high school students. Both styles will challenge you and prepare your for college.
Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
Feb 3, 2023
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How to Pick the Right Research Topic in High School
Conducting high-quality, academically rigorous research in high school is very important. It can help you strengthen your subject areas...
Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 21, 2022
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How to Build a Balanced College List
College Considerations: The Balanced List and Return on Investment It’s hard to believe that the first semester is almost half over! With...
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 1, 2022
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Advice for Academic Sequencing
Many high school students stress about how they’re performing in their classes, what their class rank is, and how their GPA stacks up to...
John Baier, M.S.
May 3, 2022
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