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Personal Statement Overview
Let’s Get Started – The Personal Statement
Commentary vs. Narrative
What Is Detail
Pet Peeves
The Vignettes
The Outline
The Outline V2
The Speed Draft
The Speed Draft V2
The Student Edit
Final Edits
Sample Personal Statement Essays
The Honors List
How Colleges Evaluate Activities
The Art and Science of the Activities List
Activities List Template
College Bound Advice
Time Management in College
My First Year in College
My Growth in College
Coping Strategies While Waiting For Decisions
Updating Your Application
Deferral Strategies
The Truth About Waiting Lists
What To Do If You’ve Been Wait Listed
Holistic Admissions – Overview
Harvard Interview Report
Harvard Early Action Grading
Admissions – It’s Not Linear
Four Tips Plus One
The Biggest Differentiator
Things That Matter In Admissions … Kinda
The Importance of Recommendations
Help Them Help You
Teacher Recommendation Letters
Recommendation Letter Sample - Teacher
Recommendation Letter Sample – Principal
Tips For RecommendersItem description
Experiential Education – Gap Years
Gap Years As Great Education
Concerns About Direct Medical Programs
Athletic Recruiting Overview
Working With Your High School Counselor
Cultural Misunderstandings
The Asian “Problem”
Five Tips For Asians Who Wish To Study In The U.S.
Successful Education In The U.S. For Brazilians
What To Expect – CAM Protocol
The Admissions Application Timeline
Mythology of Early Admissions
The High School Counselor’s Timeline
Teamwork In The Admissions Process
The To-Do List For 11th Grade
A Letter To Students About Parents
Inside The Admissions Office
What Is An Interactive Team?
The Essay Credit System
Selecting Classes
11th Grade and the SAT
Do You NEED to Take the SAT?
Myths About Standardized Testing
Preparation For Standardized Tests
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In Praise of the Liberal Arts
How It Works
Finding College Fit
How to Pick a College (Part 1)
How to Pick a College (Part 2)
How to Read a College Website
Researching Schools Guidelines
How Colleges Select Students
Building the “Resume”
Class of 2026 Supplemental Essay Deadlines
Class of 2026 Supplemental Essay Credit Systems
Demonstrating Interest
Guide to the Common App