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Can I Write My College Essay About Current Events?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 4, 2020.

He shouldn’t write about what we did during quarantine, right? Is writing about Black Lives Matter ok for my college essay? Can I talk about the new hobbies I’ve worked on since I was home this spring? I...

Grade by grade what high school students need to do this summer to prepare for college admissions

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 8, 2019.

College Planning Time Summer is also the time to do some essential college planning. Of course, rising seniors have the most to do. The college admissions timetable is much earlier than when I...

Letters of Recommendation: Who, How, and What You Need

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 31, 2019.

Who can benefit from letters of Who you should ask for recommendation letters. What the letters should say. Do’s and Don’ts If you are looking to send recommendations...

College Applications: Early is Good, But Good is Better

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 2, 2018.

(updated Aug 2, 2024) First, don’t panic. You are NOT missing out or messing up if your kid hasn’t submitted applications yet. Second, it is important to remember that college applications are one...

The Good & Bad of Early Application Options

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 25, 2015.

Although the benefits of Early Decision applications to college are huge, it can be a costly mistake for families who don’t consider all the angles. Here is episode 12 of The College Prep Podcast,...

Six Costly College Application Errors

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 21, 2014.

Errors in college applications can cost students offers of admission or scholarship opportunities. Luckily, most mistakes are preventable—many are the result of procrastination. Students should...

Avoiding Problems with Online College Applications

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 28, 2014.

Most colleges and universities have adopted online methods for submitting applications. Some schools use shared systems such as the Common Application, which is accepted by more than 400 schools,...

Seven Top Factors For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 31, 2014.

College admission can be very competitive, and it can be difficult to know what colleges want. Every year, there are top students who don’t get into their top-choice schools. While...

Cashing in on Leadership Skills

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 25, 2013.

Guest post by Monica Matthews One of the greatest skills that scholarship judges look for the applicants is leadership. Unfortunately, many students don’t believe that they are leadership material...

College Applications: Who Needs Recommendation Letters?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 8, 2012.

Who Needs Recommendation Letters? Letters of recommendation fall into two categories—required and optional. Schools requiring letters will specify what they want, often one counselor letter...

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