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MAY 24, 2026college consulting

Top Colleges Are Not Looking for Perfect Students But the Next Generation of Leaders!

In the world of college admissions, there’s a common misconception that perfection is the key to acceptance.

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DECEMBER 24, 2025college admissions

Navigating College Admissions: Turning a Deferral into an Opportunity

A deferral can feel discouraging, but it can also become a strategic moment to strengthen your application.

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JUNE 30, 2025essays applications

Why Your Essay Is Everything - The Power of Owning Your Story

Let me tell you something I’ve seen a hundred times in this business,two students, side by side. Same GPA. Same test scores.

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JUNE 28, 2025essays applications

Virginia Tech Just Made the College Essay Less Human And That’s a Problem

Virginia Tech Just Made the College Essay Less Human,And That’s a Problem

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JUNE 26, 2025essays applications

Myth: It’s Just a Safety So the Essay Doesn’t Really Matter

Myth: “It’s Just a Safety,So the Essay Doesn’t Really Matter”

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JUNE 23, 2025essays applications

Essay Brainstorming Tips

Clearly develop and organize your ideas: If you introduce and important idea, reflect upon it. Show that your wheels are turning by means of that reflection.

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JUNE 21, 2025essays applications

Changes in College Admissions and The Common App

Big changes are coming to the college admissions landscape this year. Last month, the Department of Education issued a warning to colleges about using race in admissions, which will likely lead to shifts in supplemental essay prompts.

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