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Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Sep 20
1 min

Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP): Opening the Doors to Higher Education for Michiganders

In a groundbreaking development, Michigan's higher education landscape is undergoing a transformation to make college dreams a reality...

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Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jun 29
1 min

Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions

We know that you may have questions regarding the Supreme Court decision on the use of affirmative action in college admissions. We've...

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How State Residency Affects Selective College Admission Rates

Julie Simon

Jun 23
2 min

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
3 min

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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So, You're Not Sure How to Pay for College?

Julie Simon

Apr 10
2 min

So, You're Not Sure How to Pay for College?

“We really want our son to go to Harvard.” (Parent) “Will you qualify for financial aid, or have you budgeted for $330,000 for your son’s...

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Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Mar 9
1 min

Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Regular decision notifications are underway! Many colleges tend to notify applicants in advance of their official dates, so check out...

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Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

Julie Simon

Mar 6
4 min

Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

As a college consultant, I estimate I spend half my day correcting students and parents on things they’ve heard about college admissions....

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So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

Meghan Balding

Feb 10
2 min

So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

So you want to major in computer science? Everything you need to know about applying to colleges as a computer science major.

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It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jan 10
2 min

It's Not Too Late to Apply to Colleges: Colleges with Late Deadlines 2022-2023

Whether you’re getting a late start on your college applications or are revisiting your college list due to decisions received in the...

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Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Julie Simon

Jan 4
2 min

Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Ways to support your student while they wait for college admission decisions.

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Leah Beasley-Wojick

Dec 16, 2022
2 min

Deferred...Now What?

There are many reasons a student’s application may be deferred or postponed (these terms are used synonymously by admissions). Admissions...

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Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Dec 12, 2022
1 min

Class of 2023 Early Action and Early Decision Notification Dates

Wondering when you'll hear from your early action or early decision college? Here's the most reliable and updated list of early decision...

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Julie Simon

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

When is Standardized Testing Optional

How standardized testing is used in the admissions process is more confusing than ever–even for people like me, whose job is to stay on...

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Applying to College and Dating—The Same Rules Apply

Julie Simon

Nov 4, 2022
3 min

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, 2022
3 min

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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The Waiting Game: Navigating the College Waitlist

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Mar 15, 2022
4 min

The Waiting Game: Navigating the College Waitlist

Your ultimate guide to the college waitlist—how the waitlist works, steps to take, and how to improve your chance of admission.

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Julie Simon

Mar 11, 2022
3 min

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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Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters

Julie Simon

Feb 18, 2022
3 min

Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters

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Leah Beasley-Wojick

Jan 14, 2022
2 min

Deferred...Now What?

There are many reasons why a student’s application may be deferred. Admissions officers may want to see grades from the fall...

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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, 2021
3 min

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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