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About this blog: We are writing this blog to give practical advice to students and parents, to reflect on issues affecting college admissions, and to provide a platform for a robust community discussion on post-secondary choices. We occasionally f...  (More)

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SHOW AND TELL: Tips for Writing the College Application Essay
Sep 5, 2014 11:23 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 28,386

(Guest blog written by Sally Doane)

Of all the components of the college application, the essay is perhaps the one that causes the most dread – more even... More
College Freshmen: Avoiding the Pitfalls
Aug 29, 2014 2:44 pm
Comments: 1 | Views: 28,330

(Written by Lori McCormick)

It is Back to School season! College freshmen and their families are checking off their "to do" lists before loading up the... More
March Madness for Seniors
Feb 28, 2021 7:21 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 27,822

This blog post was written by John Raftrey

Every March is always a tense month for seniors as they await their admission decisions.
This will be the most gut-wrenching... More
What Freshmen Should be Thinking About College
Jan 28, 2015 1:02 pm
Comments: 22 | Views: 27,665

(Written by John Raftrey)

Now that high school freshmen have a semester under their belt, it is a good time to get them thinking a little bit about college. ... More
Visiting Philadelphia: Drexel, Haverford, Swarthmore and Villanova
Jun 12, 2015 8:39 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 27,550

(Written by John Raftrey)

All east coast college trips should start in Philadelphia. There are dozens of top colleges in the Philly area, and they have at least... More
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