Shift - College admissions in a changing world
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The college admissions landscape is undergoing massive change. Our mission is to help you navigate these changes and get into your dream school. We give you tips and tactics for mastering the college admissions process, from application essays, to acing the ACT and SAT exams, to campus visits, mental health, and much more. Whether you’re just starting your college search or ready to submit your applications, we’ve got you covered.
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Mega Episode: How to make the most of your college experience academically
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May 15, 2024 |
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How to solve different Evidence-based Reading question types on the digital SAT
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May 08, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: How students can develop the organizational skills and executive functioning they need for college and beyond
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May 01, 2024 |
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The new Digital SAT: how it changes your admissions strategy
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Should I submit my standardized test scores?
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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How the SCOTUS affirmative action decision will affect college admissions
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Ways to raise your ACT English score
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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6 takeaways from new Ivy League testing requirements (Dartmouth, Yale, Brown)
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: How to select an ACT or SAT test prep program based on your commitments, schedule, and budget
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Tips for applying to college as a prospective college athlete
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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How to study for AP History exams
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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How AI will affect college admissions and essay writing
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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How to get a good ACT writing score
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Who is the ideal college candidate and how to become one
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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What to consider regarding AP classes and exams
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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ACT national score numbers are way down - what is the cause and why?
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Preparing for tests with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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How to prepare for and ace your college admissions interview
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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How to prepare for the ACT and SAT with ADHD or other learning differences
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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How to take an ACT practice test
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Impact of SCOTUS ruling on college essays, especially for those from underrepresented groups
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Unhooked vs. hooked students: why your chance of college admissions may be lower than you think
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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US college admissions tips for Latin American applicants
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Test preferred is the new test optional: a deep dive into admissions trends in the top 100 colleges
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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DEEP dive on how to get an academic research project published as a high school student
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Data insights: cultural differences between colleges and how understanding them can improve your application
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Mega episode: How to get impactful letters of recommendation - a complete walkthrough
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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TikTok college admissions essay trends: what you should and shouldn’t take away from them
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Five core principles for effective preparation for the ACT or SAT
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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What students don’t know going into college that they need to know to succeed academically
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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How to maximize your college application for CS, STEM, and other majors
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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The SCOTUS affirmative action ruling and its impact on college admissions
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Mega episode - How to research and evaluate colleges, and then build your college list
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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What’s actually changing in the new digital SAT? Answering your FAQs
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Former Stanford Dean: How to choose a college intelligently by using the right data
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Mega Episode: How the AMC and AIME can help you stand out when applying to top STEM colleges
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Mega-episode: How the admissions landscape is shifting with the Common App and test-optional policies
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Developing your passion and the skills you need for life, not just your college application
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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How to craft an excellent essay, with excerpts from top college admissions essays
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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How international students can leverage their unique background to write great US college application essays
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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How to get an internship or start a club at school that will actually help you get into college
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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What to do the night before and morning of your ACT or SAT test
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Why using an error log can help you build confidence on the ACT and SAT
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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How to handle failure and bounce back
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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What you get when you study for the ACT and SAT
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Your top college asked you to interview with an alumni - here’s what to expect and how to prepare
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Building a cohesive college essay
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Building your credentials and college application resume with business summer programs
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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How to keep a study schedule even when it’s hard
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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How test-optional influences college rankings and how that should shape your decision to submit scores
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Why you should consider getting a Bachelor’s degree online and how to evaluate potential programs
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Deep dive: building a successful resume when applying to top schools
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Why developing a resume for college applications will help you develop yourself
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Tips for international students applying to US colleges
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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To ace the SAT or ACT, train as athletes or musicians do
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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How to find your passion and life an authentic life - that also boosts your college application
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Test prep strategies for students with learning challenges (ADHD and more)
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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How to mentally prepare in order to get the most value from your ACT and SAT practice tests
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May 31, 2023 |
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Best questions to ask before and on your campus visit
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May 29, 2023 |
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Tips for minimizing your student loans
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May 26, 2023 |
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Specific strategies for each ACT section
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May 24, 2023 |
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Specific strategies for each SAT section
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May 22, 2023 |
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The current information asymmetry around test-optional is hurting students
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May 22, 2023 |
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How to improve your admittance chances if you are deferred or waitlisted
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May 19, 2023 |
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Nailing your Common App personal statement and the rest of your essays
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May 17, 2023 |
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How to get a 36 on the ACT English
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May 15, 2023 |
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Applying to college: building a plan to maximize your resume
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May 12, 2023 |
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Your primer for the digital SAT
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May 10, 2023 |
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Why the ACT and SAT are still valuable, and how to best prepare for them
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May 08, 2023 |
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Tactics for mastering your test anxiety
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May 05, 2023 |
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How to make your college application stand out
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May 03, 2023 |
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Test-optional admissions: what three years of data says
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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ACT vs. SAT: how to decide which test to take
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Why superstar STEM students fail to get into Ivy League schools - even with a 4.0 GPA
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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How will the content of the digital SAT differ from the current paper SAT?
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Upcoming FAFSA formula changes and their impact on families
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Deep dive into college admissions criteria
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Why you should rethink rejection letters
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Transfer admissions deep dive: how to transfer when you don’t like your school or want to transfer to a four year university
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Managing test anxiety and setting yourself up for success on test day
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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How to minimize your student loan debt
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Digital SAT: how to prepare for the upcoming transition
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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How to be strategic on your college applications with a low GPA
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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How to write a great college essay
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Strategy for accomplishing your goals when preparing for the SAT and ACT
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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The case for studying vocab for the ACT and SAT
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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10 hacks for solving SAT Math problems
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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16 hacks for solving SAT Reading and Writing & Language sections
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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How to choose your Common App essay topic and crush your essay
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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How to make the most of your campus visits and interviews
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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How to get green checkmarks on the Common App
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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How college admissions offices look at your GPA and transcript
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Managing college admissions decisions
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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How one student got into Stanford with an exceptional impact project (plus two more examples)
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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What is the Common App and how to make the most of it
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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The differences between the ACT and SAT, and which students will do best on each
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Mega Episode: Deep dive on how to shape your college applications for CS, STEM, business and finance, humanities, and more
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Walkthrough of how to maximize your financial aid when applying to college
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Why you should take AP or IB exams to improve your college resume
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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How to use ACT and SAT practice exams and an error log to maximize your score
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Feb 22, 2023 |