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Julie Simon

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?

“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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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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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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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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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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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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Waitlisted. Now What?

You’ve waited for a decision since submitting your application back in October and just received one. It isn’t a yes and it isn’t a no....