Grown & Flown

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There I was, sitting on a bench in the fitting room, watching my daughter and her best friend twirl in front of the mirror. They were trying on dresses for homecoming—*HOCO*, as they call it now—and the laughter bouncing off the walls was pure, joyful, and carefree. The dresses were covered in sequins, the hemlines higher than I remembered from my own high school days, but the excitement in the room?

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dear Class of 2025, The college admissions process can feel like a whirlwind—deadlines, decisions, expectations—it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. But here’s the truth: this experience doesn’t have to drain you of your joy and energy. In fact, I encourage you to reframe it as a chance to cultivate mindfulness, take thoughtful action, and stay grounded in who you truly are.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you’re a student from a rural or small town in America, you may face unique challenges in attending college. But the STARS College Network can help you navigate these obstacles and find the right college fit! What’s the STARS College Network? It’s an organization that provides resources, support, and opportunities specifically tailored for students from small towns and rural areas.

Financial Aid 52

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College Transitions

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The NHL isn’t known, as other pro sports leagues are, for awarding its players exorbitantly wealthy contracts. See: Shohei Ohtani, who last off-season inked a $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, or Jaylen Brown, who recently signed a five-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics worth $303 million.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We aren’t going to lie; getting deferred by Rice isn’t ideal. You took all the time and effort to apply to Rice during early decision, and a deferral certainly feels like a massive setback. While no one wants to get deferred, there is a silver lining here. You weren’t rejected, and let us say in no uncertain terms, if you weren’t a Rice-level candidate, you would have been.

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Emerging College Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Learn how student research in high school can boost a résumé, making them stand out in college applications and future careers

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