How to Create a Balanced, Strategic College List

Are there really any more "Safety Schools?"  Why do academically superior candidates fail to get into colleges that roll out the red carpet for their less-successful peers?  How many colleges should you apply to?  How to ensure you get accepted to multiple, high-quality colleges.  

The Inconvenient, Politically Incorrect Truth About What It Takes to Get Into an Ivy or Any Top College

What do admissions officers REALLY want?  Are there really any more "Safety Schools?"  Why do academically superior candidates fail to get into colleges that roll out the red carpet for their less-acadmically accomplished l peers? 

What's the Deal with the SAT and ACT?

When should you go "Test Optional" and when should you reveal your SAT or ACT scores?    

How to Create a Balanced, Strategic College List

The fatal flaw of Naviance,  SCOIR and other high school college tools. How many colleges should you apply to?  How to ensure you get accepted to multiple, high-quality colleges.

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The Dirty Little Secret About College Rank

Should you apply only to top 30 colleges?  

How to Submit Winning Applications and Essays

What are "good" and "bad" essay topics?  Six huge essay "fails" to avoid at all costs.

How to Get Cash for College

The new rules of financial aid you need to know even if you think you won't qualify.   How to win merit scholarships. Strategies for self-employed parents  to unlock cash from their businesses.

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