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The Harsh Reality: How Institutional Priorities in College Admissions Affect Applicant Outcomes

The Harsh Reality: How Institutional Priorities in College Admissions Affect Applicant Outcomes

by Kim Stodghill | May 16, 2023 | College Admissions

A large part of what drives admissions decisions at colleges is what’s called institutional priorities. Institutional priorities can be part of why you may have heard that students with straight A’s and perfect test scores aren’t accepted. When, in contrast,...
Uncovering the “Hidden Ivies”: 5 Myths and Realities You Need to Know

Uncovering the “Hidden Ivies”: 5 Myths and Realities You Need to Know

by Kim Stodghill | Apr 14, 2023 | College Admissions

College applicants are often overwhelmed by the number of college choices available. When we help students build their college list, we present many options that best suit their personal and academic needs. One set of options is the “Hidden Ivies.” Let’s talk about...
What Summer Activities Should High School Students Plan For?

What Summer Activities Should High School Students Plan For?

by Kim Stodghill | Mar 10, 2023 | College Admissions

If you’re reading this and it’s February or March, then NOW is the time to start planning for the summer.  It may seem a little early, but as a parent, you know that time goes quickly, and February/March is an ideal time to begin planning for summer activities. So...
Stay Ahead of the Game: 5 Ways to Combat Senioritis

Stay Ahead of the Game: 5 Ways to Combat Senioritis

by Kim Stodghill | Feb 14, 2023 | College Admissions

Seniors, I see you. You’re tired. You see the finish line, and you think you don’t need to work hard anymore.  You’re considering lightening the academic load that you had scheduled full-on, during Junior year, when college applications were at stake. But now is not...
Should Your Child Take the SAT or ACT or Neither?

Should Your Child Take the SAT or ACT or Neither?

by Kim Stodghill | Jan 20, 2023 | College Admissions

We get this question a lot from parents and students. The answer to whether your child should take the SAT or ACT will depend on a number of factors which I’ll talk about below. Since the Covid pandemic, another option that has become more popular is whether to take...
Deferred? 5 Tips to Turn That “Maybe” into a “Yes”

Deferred? 5 Tips to Turn That “Maybe” into a “Yes”

by Kim Stodghill | Dec 19, 2022 | College Admissions

Getting deferred from college admissions can be confusing, but it is not a reason to give up hope. In fact, by acting soon, your child can significantly increase their chances of a March/April acceptance.  Keep reading for our 5 tips on how to turn the deferral...
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  • The Harsh Reality: How Institutional Priorities in College Admissions Affect Applicant Outcomes
  • Uncovering the “Hidden Ivies”: 5 Myths and Realities You Need to Know
  • What Summer Activities Should High School Students Plan For?
  • Stay Ahead of the Game: 5 Ways to Combat Senioritis
  • Should Your Child Take the SAT or ACT or Neither?

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