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Why I Loved Being a Stanford Student
May 6, 2019
Putting how much I enjoyed my Stanford experience into words is hardly possible. I was THAT Stanford student who expressed my love of Stanford to every single person I met. Stanford is known for its absurdly low acceptance rate (4.8%!), and academically challenging environment. But it is so much more than just Nerd Nation. Stanford is an incredibly welcoming institution.
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The Perfect Time to Apply to Business School
May 6, 2019
So, you have decided you want to go to business school and you think it is the right place for you? Like any other graduate school, applying to business schools is a long and rigorous process. It’s almost like going back to your college application. However, this time, it comes with the additional requirements of your undergraduate GPA, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination Results (GRE) scores, resume, letters of recommendation, and an interview.
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8 Good Habits for High School Students
May 2, 2019
By the time you enter high school, you have developed lots of habits: some good, some bad, and some ugly. Your high school years are the perfect time to specifically cultivate a new routine that will help you on your way to getting into your dream colleges. The 8 good habits for high school students described below include some practical suggestions that can help you enhance
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How to Get Into UPenn
May 1, 2019
Whether it’s been your dream school for as long as you remember, or you’re considering it when working on your college list and looking through the Ivies, you might be drawn to the University of Pennsylvania. If you’re wondering how to get into UPenn, you’re not alone
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Demonstrated Interest in Colleges: How Much Does it Matter?
May 1, 2019
If you’re excited about applying to a particular college, you’ve probably told your family and friends all about it. Sometimes, however, only telling the people you’re close to isn’t enough. Throughout your application process, many colleges also want to know whether you really want to attend their school. But if you don’t know anyone
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The Best Scholarships for 11th Graders
April 30, 2019
Everyone knows that college is expensive. Thankfully, there are many different scholarships to help students and their families with the heavy cost. You might think it’s something to worry about later, but you don’t have to wait until senior year to secure some of this money. Plus, winning one of these prestigious scholarships would look very
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Schools That Require Subject Tests: A Comprehensive Guide
April 25, 2019
Even before you started applying to college, you were probably aware that standardized testing is an important part of the application process. You’ve at least heard of the SAT. As your turn to apply to college approaches and you’re looking through requirements at different schools, you’ll come across something called SAT IIs
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Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College
April 25, 2019
Taking a gap year after high school can be a great opportunity for you to focus on self-discovery, gain work experience, save money, travel, volunteer, and more. 30,000-40,000 students take gap years before college every year, and 90% of students who take structured gap years return to college within a year. But it’s true
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Test Optional Colleges: Everything You Need to Know
April 25, 2019
If you’re not a good test taker, or just are not happy with your SAT or ACT scores, your guidance counselor might suggest that you consider applying to a few test optional colleges. This could throw you off - on top of everything you already have to finish with college applications, you now have to reconsider your entire school list?
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Gap Year Before Law School: Pros and Cons to Keep in Mind
April 24, 2019
When I worked in admissions at Harvard and NYU law, prospective students often asked me if they should take a gap year before law school during open office hours and recruitment events. I couldn’t always answer their questions elaborately because the answer isn’t