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It turns out the same instinct that leads people to swipe right on the wrong person is the one that leads students to build the wrong college list. I see this pattern all the time in my work. I have also seen it in my own life. I have spent enough time on dating apps…
Today’s talk is all about HOW to apply. (See my deadlines blog for understanding when to apply.  https://myuniversitycoach.com/2020/06/understanding-application-deadlines/) Holistic admissions is a policy incorporated by virtually every college. In summary, it means that admissions officers look at the big picture that each applicant presents. This includes test scores, grades, rigor of curriculum, activities, recommendations. With a holistic process,…
Today I am talking about application deadlines and the different options students have regarding when to apply to college. People ask me all the time – when is everything due? The real answer is – it depends. Each type of submission has its own deadlines with pros and cons, so you need to be clear…
When I talk to people about hiring a college coach, I often use the analogy of hiring an accountant to do your taxes. It is not technically difficult to file taxes, but there is an abundance of information to understand before you can do it correctly. If you have hours, weeks, or months to spend…