Shift - College admissions in a changing world
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The college admissions landscape is undergoing massive change. Our mission is to help you navigate these changes and get into your dream school. We give you tips and tactics for mastering the college admissions process, from application essays, to acing the ACT and SAT exams, to campus visits, mental health, and much more. Whether you’re just starting your college search or ready to submit your applications, we’ve got you covered.
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How to find your best fit college - and get in
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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College application tips for classically educated students
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Mastering grammar questions on the SAT and ACT
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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How to build a self-study plan for neurodiverse students
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Executive functioning vs. study skills: which does my child need?
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Applying to college as a homeschooled student (and parent)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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What to expect as you start studying for standardized tests (SAT, ACT, CLT)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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To control the cost of college, you need a strategy
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How a passion project helped Shellee Howard’s son get a full ride scholarship Harvard
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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How to build and share a great art portfolio for your college application
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Why parents should look beyond popular college ranking sites
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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How remote university students can make the most of online learning
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Why you should reframe how you think about high school and college
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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How to send your child to college without going into debt
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The complete guide to college transfers
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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A college admissions officer's advice on what they look for in an application
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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How veterans can make college work for them
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Going international for college
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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How to maximize your time in college (the SLASH method)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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The toolbelt generation: why is Gen Z is shifting to the trade schools
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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What international students should know about applying to US colleges today
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How to get the most out of your admissions counselor in today's environment
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Tips for Americans applying to European colleges and universities
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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How to determine if you can really afford college
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May 21, 2025 |
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The biggest lies in college admissions
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May 07, 2025 |
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Can you solve these three challenging CLT Quant questions?
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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How AI is transforming the college admissions process
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Answers to the most common questions international students have when applying to US universities
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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College admissions and test prep advice for parents of 11th graders, including those with learning differences
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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College admissions and test prep advice for parents of 10th graders
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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What changed with the new adaptive SAT
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The biggest lies in standardized testing
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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You can get more financial aid than you think
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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How to find the right SAT or ACT tutor
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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What we have learned about the digital SAT after its US rollout
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Your best-fit college is not always the top ranked one
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Interview with Jeremy Tate, founder & CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT)
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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How to be the best high school intern
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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What makes a hard SAT Math question hard, and how to solve them
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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What is ROTC and how it can provide financial support and career opportunities for college students
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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How to start the process of earning scholarships
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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There's almost never been a better time to take the SAT or ACT
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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How to talk to your kid about testing
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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5 college admissions trends for the second half of 2024
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Why you should start with paper when preparing for the digital SAT
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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How do the math sections on the SAT and ACT differ
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Two girls in Alabama got into Harvard. Here's how they got in.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Walkthrough of five CLT Quantitative (Math) practice questions
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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An introduction to the Classic Learning Test (CLT)
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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How to ace college admissions: a walkthrough from elementary school to college acceptance
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Why you should (or shouldn't) use AI to help with your college admissions essays, and how to do so
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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How to find good practice questions for the new digital SAT
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Top 5 tips for the SAT Math section
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Top 5 tips for the SAT Reading and Writing section
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Harvard's response to SCOTUS: how to write the new application essay
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: 9 mistakes to avoid when applying to highly selective schools
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May 29, 2024 |
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What impact has the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action had on this year's college admissions cycle
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May 22, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: How to make the most of your college experience academically
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May 15, 2024 |
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How to solve different Evidence-based Reading question types on the digital SAT
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May 08, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: How students can develop the organizational skills and executive functioning they need for college and beyond
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May 01, 2024 |
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The new Digital SAT: how it changes your admissions strategy
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Should I submit my standardized test scores?
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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How the SCOTUS affirmative action decision will affect college admissions
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Ways to raise your ACT English score
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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6 takeaways from new Ivy League testing requirements (Dartmouth, Yale, Brown)
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Mega Episode: How to select an ACT or SAT test prep program based on your commitments, schedule, and budget
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Tips for applying to college as a prospective college athlete
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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How to study for AP History exams
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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How AI will affect college admissions and essay writing
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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How to get a good ACT writing score
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Who is the ideal college candidate and how to become one
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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What to consider regarding AP classes and exams
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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ACT national score numbers are way down - what is the cause and why?
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Preparing for tests with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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How to prepare for and ace your college admissions interview
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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How to prepare for the ACT and SAT with ADHD or other learning differences
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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How to take an ACT practice test
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Impact of SCOTUS ruling on college essays, especially for those from underrepresented groups
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Unhooked vs. hooked students: why your chance of college admissions may be lower than you think
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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US college admissions tips for Latin American applicants
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Test preferred is the new test optional: a deep dive into admissions trends in the top 100 colleges
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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DEEP dive on how to get an academic research project published as a high school student
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Data insights: cultural differences between colleges and how understanding them can improve your application
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Mega episode: How to get impactful letters of recommendation - a complete walkthrough
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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TikTok college admissions essay trends: what you should and shouldn’t take away from them
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Five core principles for effective preparation for the ACT or SAT
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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What students don’t know going into college that they need to know to succeed academically
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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How to maximize your college application for CS, STEM, and other majors
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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The SCOTUS affirmative action ruling and its impact on college admissions
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Mega episode - How to research and evaluate colleges, and then build your college list
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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What’s actually changing in the new digital SAT? Answering your FAQs
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Former Stanford Dean: How to choose a college intelligently by using the right data
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Mega Episode: How the AMC and AIME can help you stand out when applying to top STEM colleges
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Mega-episode: How the admissions landscape is shifting with the Common App and test-optional policies
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Developing your passion and the skills you need for life, not just your college application
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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How to craft an excellent essay, with excerpts from top college admissions essays
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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How international students can leverage their unique background to write great US college application essays
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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How to get an internship or start a club at school that will actually help you get into college
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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What to do the night before and morning of your ACT or SAT test
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Why using an error log can help you build confidence on the ACT and SAT
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Jul 25, 2023 |