Julie Simon
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Julie Simon
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Selective College Admissions—Why Yield Matters
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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Julie Simon
- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min
How State Residency Affects Admissions 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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Julie Simon
- May 17, 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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Julie Simon
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
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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Julie Simon
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
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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Julie Simon
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Lesson One: Selective Admissions—More Science than Art
The following is the first of four posts deconstructing highly selective college admissions. Stay tuned for more great information! Leah...
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