Leah Beasley-Wojick
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
- 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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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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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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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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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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