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Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Julie Simon

Jul 253 min read

Behind the Super-Selective Admissions Curtain: Insider Tips from Former Admissions Officers at Harvard and More

Unlock the secrets to acing super-selective college admissions with insider tips from former Harvard, USC and Michigan admissions officers.

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ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Dr. Leah Beasley

Jul 162 min read

ACT Announces Significant Changes for 2025: Shorter Test and Optional Science Section

Starting spring 2025, the ACT will be shorter and offer an optional Science section, providing a more flexible and student-friendly test.

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Julie Simon

Apr 44 min read

The Secret to College Waitlists

You’ve waited for a decision since submitting your application back in October and just received one. It isn’t a yes or no. It’s a maybe...

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Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

Julie Simon

Mar 203 min read

Basketball and College Admissions—It’s All Madness

The weekend was exciting as our daughters participated in March Madness Mania, carefully choosing their brackets based on school colors...

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Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

Julie Simon

Feb 123 min read

Why Didn't I Get Admitted to My Top Major?

“I didn’t get admitted to my intended major, but I know students with similar grades and test scores who were. Why is that?” Each year, I...

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Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Dr. Leah Beasley

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Navigating Next Steps: Turning a College Application Deferral into an Opportunity

Facing a deferral from a college can be disheartening, but it's far from the end of the road. In fact, a deferral is an opportunity to...

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College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Julie Simon

Dec 6, 20232 min read

College Application Overload: When to Reconsider Your College List

Burned out after submitting early applications. It's ok to reconsider your coll

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How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

Julie Simon

Jun 23, 20232 min read

How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

“What do you mean UNC is a reach school for me? They have a 23% admit rate, and my grades and test scores are in the 50th percentile!”...

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5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

Julie Simon

Jun 7, 20233 min read

5 College Admissions Trends from the Class of 2023

“The seniors at my high school were slaughtered in this year’s admissions cycle,” a junior dramatically declared recently. He then asked...

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Applying to College and Dating—The Same Rules Apply

Julie Simon

Nov 4, 20223 min read

Applying to College and Dating—The Same Rules Apply

What not to do after submitting your early applications to colleges.

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I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?

Julie Simon

May 5, 20223 min read

I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?

“I got an email from Princeton,” a senior proudly told me when I visited her Maryland high school. The student with a 3.7 GPA and a 1350...

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Julie Simon

Mar 11, 20223 min read

A Tale of Two Lists

As we head into the latter part of junior year, we begin working with our students to finalize their colleges lists to ensure they are...

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Lesson Four: I Like You. Do You Like Me?—Check Yes or No: The Case for Applying Early

Julie Simon

May 16, 20213 min read

Lesson Four: I Like You. Do You Like Me?—Check Yes or No: The Case for Applying Early

This is the final post in our four-part series deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Going to miss this? Don’t worry, we’ll...

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Lesson Three: Applying is No Longer Enough to Demonstrate Interest

Julie Simon

May 9, 20213 min read

Lesson Three: Applying is No Longer Enough to Demonstrate Interest

This is the third of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Painting a...

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Lesson Two: Understanding College Enrollment Priorities

Julie Simon

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Lesson Two: Understanding College Enrollment Priorities

This is the second of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Colleges and...

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