College Acceptance Rates At an All Time Low
College Acceptance Rates At an All Time Low Why the personal essay is more important than ever Applying to college and feeling a little stressed out? You’re not alone. There is good reason to feel apprehensive about the likelihood of being accepted into one’s dream...
Why Kids Can’t Write
Why Kids Can’t Write Updated 2024. Every week, I receive dozens of calls from parents concerned about their children’s writing skills. Here’s a sample of what these parents are saying: “He’s very bright, but he just can’t seem to get his thoughts on the page.” “He...
Two Key Qualities College Admissions Officers Want to See in Your Common App Essay
Two Key Qualities College Admissions Officers Want to See in Your Common App Essay Besides top scores, colleges want to see evidence of your empathy and passion. In this high-stakes, hyper-competitive academic climate, students often think that colleges only value...
Character Counts in College Admission
Character Counts in College Admission Empathy, integrity, selflessness, and grit are high on the list of desirable applicant attributes The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Character Collaborative conducts a survey of trends in...
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