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College Recommendation Letters are a Waste of Time

Admissions Madness

It’s absurd that hundreds of universities went test-optional during the pandemic to supposedly increase access, yet none removed their recommendation letter requirements. Rec letters advantage the most privileged students and schools that have low counselor and teacher-to-student ratios. The Admissions Man is Richard M.

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How (and Why) to Uplevel Your School Profile Post-SCOTUS: A Guide for Counselors that Predominantly Serve First Generation, Low-Income and/or Underrepresented Students of Color

College Essay Guy

This guide will help you uplevel your ability to advocate for your students via an essential but sometimes overlooked document: your school profile. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is a School Profile, and how does it relate to other forms of school support (i.e. Does it matter if my School Profile isn’t “pretty”?

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Marketing Strategies for Single-Gender Schools: Experts Share Their Best Tips

Niche

And at a time when public views on gender identity are increasingly complex, it’s really important for single-gender schools to ensure that they’re telling their stories in ways that are compelling, inclusive, and clear. Focus on your school’s value proposition. Own your school’s single-gender status. The magic trick?