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...
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...
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...
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...
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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