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Julie Simon
Apr 4, 20244 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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Julie Simon
Mar 20, 20243 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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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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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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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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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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Julie Simon
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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Julie Simon
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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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Dr. Leah Beasley
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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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Julie Simon
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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, 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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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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