In this article, Victoria discusses the professional skills that students should be learning from the college application process.
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Are you using social media to your advantage or is it hurting your chances? Don’t neglect these opportunities to put your best foot forward.
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Find out what steps you can take to maximize the scholarship money you receive from the colleges you apply to.
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What is the purpose of a college education? It is just to get a job? Is there a place for a liberal education? I looked for some answers in Zakaria’s book. Here’s what I came away with.
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Looking to score an awesome internship? Find out what steps you can take to land one.
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Want to make the most of your college visit? Try this challenge!
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William Deresiewicz’s book Excellent Sheep is subtitled “The Miseducation of the American Elite & the Way to a Meaningful Life.” Well, A+ for the provocative title and subtitle. I enjoyed this book because it provides a provocative critique of the value of an elite education.
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It’s just February, but it’s not too early to start thinking about the summer. Read on for some summer activity ideas for your child and learn what the priority should be.
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There’s a new arms race, and you’re caught in the middle. It’s obviously no longer the Cold War. Instead, it’s the college admissions war. Don’t fall for the propaganda!
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Just because you’ve been deferred doesn’t mean the game is over. Find out what moves you can make to boost your chances of getting accepted.
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Is there any more confusing word in college admissions than “optional”? Does optional really mean not considered? In this post I’ll address the four most common questions I get about the optional ACT/SAT essays and provide some easy tips on how to actually write them.
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Is your child struggling to write the college application essay? Learn the process that can take that essay from sham to glam.
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Discover easy-to-remember rules of thumb that will help you ace any interview (both for college and beyond).
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With so little separating selective students these days, a good letter of recommendation can make the difference between an acceptance and rejection.
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Afraid of the application essay? You shouldn’t be. Find out why you’re just the right person to help your child get started.
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Find out what you can do to make applying to college feel less like a gamble and more like a winning prospect.
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“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Mike Tyson
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