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It sounds like the Admissions Stress Monster has its claws in you. Mindfully dealing with your stress during the rest of the college admissions process is key. Be involved and present—with your health (mental and physical), with your family, with your ...
The college search can feel overwhelming when there are so many excellent options available. It might feel easier just going with what you know—what’s local, where your family or friends went, the big names you hear in the news. But if ...
Look at your own level of interest. We don’t want you to burn out by senior year, but in general, junior year is a good starting point. Of course, if you need to get started sooner to calm anxiety levels, then ...
I recommend applying to 8-12 colleges, but this number can vary by student. With a college list highly focused on fit, you might get away with applying to fewer colleges because they’ll all be strong matches. If you’re not as far ...
It’s smart to start thinking about college early, but we don’t want you to burn out before senior year. College search and application planning will naturally speed up as you near the end of high school. But if you’ll feel calmer ...
Good news! Regardless of what you’ve heard…you do not need to have cured cancer by the time you are 18 to get accepted to college. Even the most highly selective ones.
My philosophy is that students should be involved in the extracurriculars that excite them and interest them. There is no magic formula for extracurricular activities. Some students will have a wide range of activities that pique their interest. Others will find ...
Colleges are looking for kids who don’t seem to have contrived résumés that check every extracurricular box. They want kids who have interests and who have pursued those interests. For some students, that will be just one or two interests that ...
Your activities and leadership don’t have to come from your high school experiences. Did you know the following count as an activity/EC? Responsibilities at home like babysitting, elderly care, meal cooking, and cleaning Hobbies like cooking, gardening, dance, blogging, and weightlifting ...