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How Will Suspension for Drinking on School Trip Affect Accepted Student?
Question: My son has already been accepted to his college of choice. However, very recently on a school trip, he and 11 others w…
Applicant Profiling
High school students often have difficulty putting their best foot forward. Sometimes this is a matter of modesty. Sometimes it…
Is Your College Essay The Right Place to Mention Low Test Scores?
It always seems like there's never enough time. On top of all your homework, extracurriculars and social time, the deadlines for …
Which College Essay Topics Are Taboo?
I was told never to write about the three Ds in my college essay: divorce, depression or disease. Which other topics are taboo? I…
Rising Seniors: Think Ahead to Fall
I have to admit that I dislike seeing spring fashions appear in stores during the depths of winter. That's almost as annoying as …
The Essay: Detailing Who You Are
The main Common Application (CA) essay can be a challenge, especially for those of you who view writing as one of your lesser tal…
Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them)
The college essay is your opportunity to show admissions officers who you are apart from your grades and test scores (and to dist…
The Tone of Your College Essays
Attention soon-to-be high school seniors: Have you seen the 2018-2019 Common Application essay prompts yet? If not, you can find …
Parents: A College Prep Timetable
My comments today are primarily for parents, but any students out there are welcome to join the party. With all the issues surrou…
More On Essays
I guess if you say the title of this post fast, it could sound like "Moron Essays." Trust me; I've seen some moron essays in my d…