To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.
Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List
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COVID-19
How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning
Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay
For students applying to college using the CommonApp, there are several different places where students and counselors can address the pandemic’s impact, and those different sections have differing goals.
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