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How Many Letters of Recommendation Will We Need for College?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 16, 2022.

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...

College Recommendation Letters Are NOT Letters of Reference

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 16, 2021.

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...

The Most Important Factor For College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 3, 2019.

Some common misunderstandings about what colleges think is most important The core classes you need on your transcript How grades are evaluated Whether high school classes...

Exact Steps to Completing College Applications Without Losing Your Sanity

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 23, 2018.

I. Pre-Work Pre-work should be done before you start filling out actual applications. Some pre-work can be done throughout a student’s junior year. Don’t worry if you didn’t get an early jump...

Strategic Extracurriculars

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 18, 2017.

Podcast 191: Make Your Activities Work for You in College Admission Do you worry whether your high school student has the right kind of activities to impress the colleges to which they’re...

How To Handle College Rejection Letters

Written by Megan Dorsey on February 17, 2017.

Acknowledge Disappointment It is upsetting. No one wants to get a rejection letter. When a student has put time and effort into vising a school, submitting an application, and picturing him or...

All In! How To Avoid Overcommitting On Extracurricular Activities

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2013.

In the past week I’ve met three new students who told me they were no longer involved in extracurricular activities because they had committed all their time to one thing which didn’t work out. “Susan”...

Sending Red Flags for College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 16, 2012.

This week I was driving with my two kids in the car. My six-year-old son turns to his big sister out of the blue and says, “I have more points that you could ever have on Disney games!” This sounded...

College Admission: Can We Beat The System?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 26, 2012.

My son is applying to a bunch of state schools in Texas, but Texas A&M is his top choice. He is not in the top 10%, so won’t be automatically admitted. He wants to apply to engineering,...

College Board's Online College Search Tool

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 15, 2012.

The College Board website is a great tool for families. Of course College Board is home to everything SAT, but you can also find some great college planning tools if you know where to...

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