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College Admissions Guidance
Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars, planning, mental health, etc.
What are the best electives to take in middle school?
Sep 26, 2021
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These fare un and unique middle school electives that students love taking—and teachers love teaching!
- Kitchen Science. This elective combines the principles of science with the fun of...
The Forgotten Middle school: : Ensuring Students are on Target for College and Career Readiness by High School
Sep 26, 2021
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The process of preparing students to make successful transitions from middle school to high school is just as important as the process of preparing them to make successful transitions from high...
Majors in subjects like English, philosophy, psychology, and sociology?
Sep 23, 2021
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We students are way too focused on a STEM education. While the benefits of STEM are awesome and tangible, don't disregard the humanities subjects. those make you whole. Shreya, my older daughter is...
Merit scholarship, who gets it?
Sep 23, 2021
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The merit scholarship criteria are part of your college's list planning and should be documented as such part of your final priorities for the admissions. Finding colleges that give good merit...
External scholarships: strategies to get funded
Sep 23, 2021
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Is it Worth it to Apply for Scholarships?
Absolutely, but only if a student is willing to put in the work it takes to apply correctly using winning strategies and doing a bit of research before...
Absolutely, but only if a student is willing to put in the work it takes to apply correctly using winning strategies and doing a bit of research before...
Advanced Placements (AP) testing! Why bother? Why NOT bother too much either?
Sep 23, 2021
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What is the purpose of AP credits?
AP courses give you the experience of an introductory level college or university class while you're in high school. You might also get...
AP courses give you the experience of an introductory level college or university class while you're in high school. You might also get...
What did you do last summer?
Sep 22, 2021
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I see this essay question often with the harder to get in type schools. Be careful here as they expect a solid response. Make summers count! They are a great opportunity to take classes at...
What's your career plan?
Sep 22, 2021
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Most students have a vague idea about their career path. Any 17-year old who says he knows exactly what he wants is a statistical anomaly. Please use this assignment to get more clarity into your...
Growth mindset for high schoolers
Sep 22, 2021
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10 Strategies for Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Helping students develop a growth mindset requires deliberate effort from teachers/parents, but many of the methods can be easily...
Helping students develop a growth mindset requires deliberate effort from teachers/parents, but many of the methods can be easily...
You are unique, contrary to what you tell yourself...
Sep 22, 2021
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Defy stereotypes and go against the grain. You want to distinguish yourself from other applicants with similar backgrounds. For instance, it’s uncommon to see an Asian American student who is...
Get a Spike!
Sep 22, 2021
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Your application should clearly communicate your “spike.” A spike, hook, etc. is a set of activities and accomplishments that show admissions officers what you are truly passionate...
