Stop Treating the Common App Like a Form
The Common App is not just paperwork. Every section helps shape how colleges understand the student, from activities and essays to honors and recommendations.
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Why Valedictorians Get Rejected From Ivy League Schools Every Year
Key Takeaways Every year, valedictorians across the country open their Ivy League decisions expecting good news. And every year, thousands of them are rejected. But, they have ever...
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The Most Overrated Extracurriculars in College Admissions
Key Takeaways For students aiming at selective colleges, extracurriculars are often treated as a checklist. That framing does not capture the full picture. Admissions officers at t...
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Why Being “Well-Rounded” Can Hurt Your College Application
Key Takeaways The Myth of the Perfectly Balanced Student For years, students have been told to become “well-rounded”, join a little bit of everything, check every box, and show...
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