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College Applications: How to Stand Out in 8 Minutes or Less

College Applications: How to Stand Out in 8 Minutes or Less

by Susan Osborn | Feb 19, 2018 | College Admissions

Last month, after The Wall Street Journal reported that it takes college admissions officers eight minutes to read and evaluate your child’s entire college application  (“Some Elite Colleges Review an Application in 8 Minutes (or Less)”, I received many calls...
College Counselors: How to Pick the Best One for Your Child

College Counselors: How to Pick the Best One for Your Child

by Susan Osborn | Feb 13, 2018 | College Admissions

Each year, the competition for college admission becomes more competitive and the process becomes more confusing, both for parents who have “been there before” and parents unfamiliar with the US educational system.  Where do you start? How can you maximize your...
10 Best Brainstorming Prompts for the Common Application Essay

10 Best Brainstorming Prompts for the Common Application Essay

by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | College Admissions

To write a great common application essay, you have to think about yourself in a way you never have before. You have to reflect on your past, your experiences, and yourself.   If that just sounds dreadful, try answering the ten questions below. I guarantee, one will...
Why Students Should Start Working on Common Application Essays the Summer Before Senior Year

Why Students Should Start Working on Common Application Essays the Summer Before Senior Year

by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | College Admissions

The common application essay is an essay the likes of which you’ve never written. You’ve been told that it’s a personal statement. But in fact, it’s not. It’s a strategic marketing document masquerading as a personal narrative.   In recent years, the common...
How to Write a Thesis Statement in Four Easy Steps

How to Write a Thesis Statement in Four Easy Steps

by Susan Osborn | Feb 1, 2018 | AP, SAT/ACT Test Prep

Everyone knows that a good thesis statement is clear, specific, and focused. It draws the reader’s attention to your topic and announces your perspective on the topic. But while teachers often tell you what to put in your thesis statement, they don’t always tell you...
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