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There seems to be a call for colleges to stop requiring SAT and ACT test scores. Read about it here, in the Washington Post.

This is another in a series of posts about some memorable applicants, their essays, and how we found them together. Alex was one of my favorite recent applicants.  Bright, introspective, funny, Alex had the grades and test scores he needed - 4.0 student and a 1560 SAT...

Here's a very helpful and informative article about how to beat big data in college admissions. Read it here.

For the second time in three years, BC has changed their admissions process. Read about it here.

Application growth finally slows at UC schools. Read about it here.

This is another in a series of posts about some memorable applicants, their stories, and how we found them together. Mia was shy, very, very shy. While she had friends and participated in many extra curricular activities, it was hard for me to draw her out and help...

The new 2019-2020 Common Application essay prompts remain the same as last year. Here they are: 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like...

A homeless teen defied all odds by not only getting accepted to Harvard, but getting a full ride. Read all about this inspiring young man here.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg's generous donation to several difference colleges means many low income families will be able to send their kids to college. Read all about it here.

Lots of students transfer from community colleges to four year schools...and succeed! Here is an article that explains all about this.