Tag: application process

  • September 4, 2023

De-stressing

There are common, interconnected themes experienced by applicants and their families during the application process that should be noted:

  1. Being unsure – Whether it is essays or college choices, it is not surprising to feel self-doubt when the odds of success are low.
  2. Comparison –Intense competition between applicants often leads to each one to compare oneself to peers, causing feelings of inadequacy.
  3. Feeling alone – When applicants encounter rough moments during the application process, they can find themselves without someone to relate to. This is especially true when high parental expectations, real or imagined, are present.
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  • May 7, 2023

Red flags

When the admissions staff at elite colleges have to examine an ever increasing number of applications without the benefit of more time, it comes as no surprise that applications are rejected more quickly. With that in mind, here are some items that can be perceived as red flags when they review applications:

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