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#AdmissionsPros: Robin Aronow’s Tips For NYC Parents
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
How To Use Demonstrated Interest To Your Benefit
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How To Use Demonstrated Interest To Your Benefit
If you've read about tactics for improving your odds at college admissions, you may have heard the phrase "demonstrated interest." What "demonstrated interest" means is your level of engagement and sincerity when researching and interacting with a school you may apply to.
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When To Apply To MBA Programs
When you should apply to MBA programs — which year, and whether you should target Round 1 or Round 2 in that year — is an important decision. In which year should […]
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Tips for the First Day of Kindergarten
It's time! Your little one is starting Kindergarten! This momentous occasion can be a cause for excitement, as well as nervousness. Let's be honest, it will be as hard on you as it will be on the kids.
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#AdmissionsPros: Believe In Yourself With Diederik van Renesse
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
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Debunking Myths About Women's Colleges
“Wait, those still exist?!” That’s the number one thing I hear when I share that I went to a women’s college or when I bring one up for a student to research. […]
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#AdmissionsPros: Getting Admitted With Kofi Kankam
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
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#AdmissionsPros: Whitney Mufson Shashou On Empowering NYC School Kids
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
Read these tips for maximizing your summer and getting a head start on writing your college essays, straight from the admissions experts at College Connections. *** More and more college essay prompts […]
#AdmissionsPros: Finding Your Fit With Dr. Steven Mercer
#AdmissionsPros: Finding Your Fit With Dr. Steven Mercer
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
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Engaging Ways To Open Your Personal Statement
Summer is in full swing, and rising high school seniors have college applications on their minds. The Common Application essays have not changed from last application cycle; therefore, savvy students are using their summer breaks to get a head start on writing the personal statement.
#AdmissionsPros: Dr. Aviva Legatt On Top-Choice Schools
Welcome to #AdmissionsPros! In this series, admissions advisors and educational consultants offer their advice and insight on the big picture of elementary, secondary, and graduate school admissions - from extracurriculars, to essays, to, (of course) standardized tests.
