Melanie Bridgens
Early Decision or Early Action: Deciding Your Next Move
Are you feeling a little lost trying to figure out whether Early Decision or Early Action is the right choice for you? Don't worry,...
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Melanie Bridgens
- Jul 15
- 2 min
To Submit or Not to Submit: Navigating the Decision of Sending Your AP Scores to Colleges
Hey there, AP stars! Here’s a big shoutout to all the hardworking students out there who have tackled AP courses and exams! As you start...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Dec 1, 2023
- 3 min
4 Ways to Manage Your Stress Duringthe College Admissions Process
The college admissions process can be a daunting task for many students. Everything you've worked so hard for since kindergarten gets...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Jun 11, 2023
- 5 min
Using AI to Write Your College Admissions Essay
AI. It used to be the stuff of science fiction movies, but it has finally made it into mainstream American culture. How many of you have...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Mar 7, 2023
- 2 min
3 Reasons why Spring is the Absolute Best Time to Visit Colleges
Weather: Spring of junior year is, by far, the best time to visit colleges! No one, and I mean no one, likes a school when they tour it...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Feb 3, 2023
- 3 min
What Juniors can do RIGHT NOW to help them get into College
We know, we know….11th graders constantly hear that junior year is the most important year when it comes to getting into college. While...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Not So Uncommon Essay Mistakes
As college admissions consultants, we read countless essays. Many of them are amazing. Others contain mistakes that are just plain...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
No! The ACT is Cancelled AGAIN?!!!!!
Yes...sadly, it is true. Many testing centers across the country have cancelled the ACT for July. If you are one of the many frustrated...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
College Interviews: You've Got This!
Do you want to WOW the colleges on your list with how truly impressive you are?
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Update on SAT and ACT Testing
The ACT just announced that is has rescheduled its April 4th test for June 13th. Students registered for April 4th should expect to...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
What? The SAT & ACT are Cancelled?!!!!
Yes! Who would ever have thought it possible?! COVID 19 is introducing all sorts of "firsts" into our lives and in that regard is...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Applications: Summer work or not?
Help! My mother wants me to spend my ENTIRE summer working on my college applications!!!!! I have heard this cry from more than one...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
When to take the SAT/ACT: Timing is Everything!!!!
Standardized Testing: for most high school students these two words spark fear and anxiety. What few people realize is that timing when...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Top Ten Reasons to Attend a College Admissions Boot Camp
10. Your parents won't nag you because they'll know you're getting your applications done! 9. Come fall, all of your friends will envy...
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Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel
- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
Visiting Colleges: 5 Things to Look For
Visiting colleges can be loads of fun but it can also be overwhelming. To make the most of your visit, arrive with an open mind and.....
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