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12 College Admissions Tips for Middle School Parents

Every person I've run into the past few weeks has a middle-schooler with a question for me. Friends[...]

Perfect or Interesting? What Colleges Really Want from Students

Earlier this week, one of our Application Nation moms whose son was admitted Early Decision to Duke[...]

Facebook Live Recap: Classes & Curriculum

Not only do your grades matter to colleges, so do the classes you take. Knowing that, choosing a[...]

Is the College Interview the Ultimate Expression of Love?

There is no better way to show a college that you love them than having an interview, right? And[...]

Why Has College Admissions Become So Impersonal?

No matter how busy I was as an admissions officer at an Ivy League school and even when I was a[...]