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April 20, 2025
Changing high schools? You'll need to answer this Common App question.

How to Respond to the Common App’s “Changed High Schools” Question 

Many students find themselves attending more than one high school. A move, better opportunities, rezoning, a new school opening closer to you, disciplinary reasons — the […]
March 20, 2025
Deferred? Here’s How to Take Control of Your Next Steps!

Deferred? Here’s How to Take Control of Your Next Steps!

Some of you might be facing deferrals from one or more of your top-choice schools. First, I'm sorry. My daughter was deferred from her top choice […]
February 20, 2025
Blog post: RD, EA, or ED How to Choose the Right Application Plan for You

RD, EA, or ED? How to Choose the Right Application Plan for You

Applying to college can be stressful and confusing under the best of circumstances. And when you add in another layer of decisions you need to make […]
January 20, 2025
Blog Post: Unlocking College Secrets With the Common Data Set

Unlocking College Secrets With the Common Data Set

Ever stumbled upon the term “Common Data Set” and wondered if it was a treasure map for college applications or a secret code that, once unlocked, […]
November 1, 2024
How to preview your Common App Application before submission

How to Preview Your Common App Application Before Submission

After weeks (or months) of working on your college admissions application, you're finally ready to submit. Or are you? One of the biggest mistakes applicants make […]
May 24, 2024
Blog: Navigating the Common App Changes for 2024-2025: What You Need to Know

Navigating the Common App Changes for 2024-2025: What You Need to Know

It’s almost June, and you know what that means! Yep, it’s time to dive into the latest updates to the Common Application that students will see […]
May 21, 2024
Swordfights, Fire Swamps, and ROUSes. Oh, My!

Swordfights, Fire Swamps, and ROUSes. Oh, My!

As a college admission essay coach, I get to read a lot of amazing essays. (Some I’ve guided students on, and some they’ve done all on […]
April 22, 2024
Blog: Demystifying the SRAR/SSAR: What You Need to Know

Demystifying the SRAR/SSAR: What You Need to Know

Updated Feb. 20, 2025 If you're gearing up for the college application hustle, you might’ve already heard the term SRAR/SSAR being thrown around as yet another […]
April 8, 2024
Blog Post: Tips and Strategies for Maximizing Your Chances of Admission to UT-Austin for Fall 2025

Maximizing Your Chances of Admission to UT-Austin for Fall 2025

Are you considering applying to the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) for Fall 2025 admission? If so, you’re not alone. With its stellar academic programs […]
March 18, 2024
Blog post: The Importance of Authentic Storytelling and Clear Communication

The Importance of Authentic Storytelling and Clear Communication

I’ve seen several TikToks lately as to what the phrase “out of pocket” means — and which generation is using the phrase right. Originally, the phrase […]
March 3, 2024
Strategies for Maximizing College Campus Visits

Strategies for Maximizing College Campus Visits

If you're anything like me, you're planning your spring and summer breaks right about now. So here's a friendly reminder: These vacations are a prime opportunity […]
March 2, 2024
4 Reasons High Schoolers Should Start a Student Resume for Their College or University Applications

4 Reasons High Schoolers Should Start a Student Resume

You have to do a lot of writing in high school. Persuasive essays. Book reports. Creative writing. Presentations. But one thing you may not have written […]
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