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College Visit Tips Based on Real-World Experience

Having just returned from some out of state college visits with my son, I thought I’d share some practical visit tips. I know I’ve written on this topic before and you can find those articles HERE and HERE and HERE. Today is the practical real-world experience of a tired parent.  In no particular order: If you are visiting a larger […]

How Many Letters of Recommendation Will We Need for College?

This summer I’m writing articles focusing on different aspects of the college application. You can review earlier articles: When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required? What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It? What Activities Look Best on College Applications? Today we will look at letters of recommendation— who needs […]

What Activities Look Best on College Applications?

This summer I’m focusing on different aspects of the college application. You can review earlier articles: When Should We Apply to College and What Is Required? What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It? Today we will take a look at extracurricular activities and answer the popular question “What activities look best on […]

What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It?

If you have a high school student, you need to understand what test optional means for college admission. In this article, I will cover how test optional admission works, common misconceptions, why should and shouldn’t apply without test scores, and how you can maximize your opportunities. What Does Test Optional Mean? Test optional is a […]

College Recommendation Letters Are NOT Letters of Reference

Many college applications give students the opportunity to submit letters of recommendation. Do not make the mistake of thinking these are letters of reference. Easy to Confuse It might be easy to confuse college recommendation letters with the types of letters students are asked to submit in other areas of their lives.  You might have […]

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