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The Secret Weapon in College Admissions: Why "Demonstrated Interest" Matters

Two students, identical grades, one acceptance letter. What made the difference? Dive into the power of Demonstrated Interest and learn the simple steps you can take to stand out to your dream school.

Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel

Feb 173 min read

Why Well-Rounded is a Myth: A High School Junior’s Guide to "Spiking"

Think colleges want well-rounded students? Think again. Admissions officers are looking for depth, not breadth. Here is our major-by-major guide to building a focused, high-impact extracurricular profile during your junior year.

Kate-Jen Barker-Schlegel

Jan 164 min read