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Eavesdropping in the College Admissions Office

Eavesdropping in the College Admissions Office

by Susan Osborn | May 28, 2018 | College Admissions

As a college admissions tutor and counselor and long-time Rutgers professor, I have had an opportunity to speak with many folks in many admissions offices, and while schmoozing with college application readers, I’ve learned a few things that every college applicant...
How to Get into College Even if You Haven’t Donated Millions and Aren’t Legacy

How to Get into College Even if You Haven’t Donated Millions and Aren’t Legacy

by Susan Osborn | May 18, 2018 | College Admissions

Sometimes it can feel like the college admissions system is rigged. And if you live in a relatively affluent area of the country or a university town, it can sometimes feel like you’re the only one around who doesn’t have connections. Tales of millionaires and...
10 Things Rising Seniors Need to do in June to Boost College Admissions Chances

10 Things Rising Seniors Need to do in June to Boost College Admissions Chances

by Susan Osborn | May 16, 2018 | College Admissions

If you think that the college admissions process becomes more confusing, intense, and demanding every year, you’re right. Applying to college is widely held to be as stressful as taking an additional AP course in senior year. Think of it this way. When your child...

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