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How to Handle a Medical Issue in Your College Application

Torn ACL. Lyme disease. Depression. Crohn's. Scoliosis. Cancer.

Over the years, I have read[...]

5 Ways to Make Your Counselor Letter of Recommendation Even Better

Let's face it, the college admissions process is full of inequities. We often focus on the[...]

The One Word That Needs to Be Eliminated from the College Admissions Process

As the school year comes to a close, many high school juniors are asking for letters of[...]

Does the Letter of Recommendation Still Matter in College Admissions?

I used to take such pride when I wrote a letter of recommendation for a student. As the school[...]

My Secret Strategy for Getting the Best Letters of Recommendation

One of my favorite sayings to my Application Nation students is "layer, don't hammer." This refers[...]

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