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Early Applications Are Good, But Quality Applications Are Better

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 5, 2026.

I’ve written a few articles on this theme over the years. The first time my oldest was applying to college and it felt like everyone around her was in a hurry to get applications sent on August....

College Visit Tips Based on Real-World Experience

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 17, 2023.

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....

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...

What Activities Look Best on College Applications?

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 10, 2022.

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...

What Does Test Optional Mean and Should You Use It?

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 17, 2022.

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,...

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...

Myths and Realities of College Admission

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 1, 2018.

Podcast 193: What’s REALLY Important in College Admissions? Many families are confused about where to start with college admissions, and there is a lot of faulty information out there. In...

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...

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