Admissions Madness

JUNE 25, 2022

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. In this post, I make a similar argument.

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College Essay Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Do you have a “model” School Profile for a school that predominantly serves FGLI and/or underrepresented students of color? At my school, most students are not applying to selective colleges. Does it matter if my School Profile isn’t “pretty”? What does college and/or career counseling look like at your school?

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Out-of-State High School College Preparatory School GPA 52

Niche

MAY 10, 2023

“With students in the driver’s seat more than ever on school choice (especially for high school) be sure to segment your messaging with a clear distinction between what parents want (higher test scores, better grades) and what students desire (belonging, acceptance, deeper friendships, less competition.) The magic trick?

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College Preparatory School Financial Aid Enrollment ACT 52