Common Application vs. Coalition Application
As the official start of college application season begins in August, you’re probably finalizing your list of colleges. Whether they’re...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Supplementary Materials and Portfolios: Are They Necessary?
If you didn’t think the college application process could have enough requirements from essays to letters of recommendation, many schools...
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Aditi Kapadia
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Common App Activity List
When applying for college, many times the emphasis is on the Common App essay and supplemental essays. While the essays are important and...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
5 Things to Consider When Compiling a College List
Whether you’re just starting your college search or you’ve scheduled your college tours for this summer, revisiting your list of schools...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Be Prepared: College Admissions Waitlists Will Be Longer Than Normal
High school seniors know that admission into college can have one of several results, including the waitlist. According to a 2019 survey...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Four Ways to Prepare for Standardized Tests While in Virtual School
With the one-year anniversary of the pandemic approaching, the Zoom fatigue of online school combined with homework, virtual club...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jan 22, 2021
- 2 min
How to Conquer the “Why This Program/College” Essay Question
One of the most common questions you’ll come across in applying for college or summer programs is, "Why you want to attend?" Although...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
3 Things to Know About the Fall 2021 College Admissions Cycle
With a school year that no one could have expected last September now drawing to a close, incoming high school seniors are left wondering...
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Aditi Kapadia
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Five Ways to Pass Spare Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/search/time%20/ With more than 124,000 public and private schools closed and more than 55.1...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Three Keys to Course Selection
Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-blur-books-close-up-261909/ Even though many school districts are turning to online...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Mar 1, 2020
- 3 min
Five questions to consider when registering for SAT Subject Tests
(Courtesy of Pexels) https://www.pexels.com/photo/scientific-calculator-ii-5775/ Standardized testing is an unavoidable part of applying...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Feb 1, 2020
- 2 min
Eight important (but uncommon) questions to ask on a campus tour
(Courtesy of Pexels) Going on campus tours is one of the most crucial parts of deciding where to apply or even go to college if you have...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Dec 20, 2019
- 2 min
Grade Inflation and Its Impact on You
A recent study, by College Board and University of Georgia researchers, shows that high school grades have inflated over the years. The...
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Aditi Kapadia
- May 14, 2019
- 2 min
The Decline of Writing Skills 1/2
College admission officers want to see strong essays. Employers want strong writers as well. According to the National Association of...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Sep 13, 2018
- 2 min
Reports of the Death of Standardized Tests Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Part II
In a previous blog we discussed why college admission policies such as test-optional are unlikely to affect whether or not you need to...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jun 5, 2018
- 1 min
The Real Estate Bubble and 2018 UC Applicants
“What do these things have to do with anything?”, you are probably thinking. Well at the height of the real-estate bubble, the number of...
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Aditi Kapadia
- May 26, 2018
- 2 min
Eight SAT/ACT Test Day Tips (Part 2/2)
In Part 1 of this blog series, we looked at 4 tips for the day of your SAT/ACT test: preparing your backpack the night before, having a...
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Aditi Kapadia
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
Eight SAT/ACT Test Day Tips (Part 1/2)
You’ve worked hard for the ACT or SAT; here are some tips for the day of the test that can help improve your score. Getting these points...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jul 18, 2017
- 2 min
How to Get Into Harvard 2/2
In part 1 of this blog series, we looked at admission statistics and what Harvard has to offer. In this second part, we will discuss what...
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Aditi Kapadia
- Jun 5, 2017
- 2 min
How to Get Into Harvard 1/2
Harvard is the oldest higher learning institute in the US, established in 1636. It is the creme-de-la-creme of U.S. universities, even...
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