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What does Liberal Arts mean?

The concept of the liberal arts descends from Plato, who believed that any wise, compassionate, and trustworthy citizen would have...

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What is a Good College?

Many students and parents looking for a college don’t really know where to start. “What is a good college” or “good colleges” are...

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What to do if you’re deferred

When you apply early decision or early action, you may not be accepted or rejected. Instead, you might get deferred, which means your...

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Why Apply to Colleges Early?

Early Decision, Early Action, and why you should be the early bird The question is, why not start early? The applicant who starts late,...

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Recommendations about Recommendations

Before we make recommendations about your teacher recommendations, let's review the mistakes students commonly make when it comes to...

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How should an applicant use the summer?

Parents usually look at summer in one of two ways. Either they want their high school student to get a well-deserved break after all the...

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At how many reach, target, and safety schools should a student apply?

Many applicants and their families wonder how many schools they should apply to, and what mix of reach, target, and safety school...

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Writing the Why Us essay

Before we talk about how to write the “Why Us” essay, let’s talk for a moment about what supplements are and how to budget your time to...

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What is the Admissions Office Looking For?

Your application to a selective college needs to be like a three-legged stool. Admissions officers rate you in three categories:...

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College Applications: Why You Should Start Early

Your senior year of high school is going to be your busiest school year yet. You’ll be taking the most rigorous course load possible,...