Must or Myth: Should you write a new essay for each school you apply to?
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It’s a Myth: Schools are reasonable--they know you have a lot to do during your senior year fall. So it is generally acceptable to use a similar essay. That said,...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Do rankings tell me enough about schools?
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It's a Must: The short answer is that the rankings are true. But there are an awful lot of caveats. The schools you see on the top list are the top schools – where...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Do colleges respond when you negotiate a financial aid package?
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It's a Must: Talking to a school's financial aid office to see if there's anything else it can offer you, is the absolute best thing you can do. Walk into the...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Is boarding school better than private school for an immersive...
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It's a Must: Boarding school can be an excellent immersive educational experience for a child that is ready to be an independent learner. Particularly if there are...
View ArticleMust or Myth: How important is the reputation of your recommendation writer?
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It's a Must: A teacher with a relationship to a college you are applying for is a great candidate for writing your college recommendation letters. If you know of...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Is work study a better form of financial aid than subsidized...
Two views on a commonly debated issue.MUST If you are offered work study status: take it and make the most of it. Colleges are incentivized to provide (typically lightweight) on-campus jobs to enrolled...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Is retaking the SATs for higher score always a good idea?
Two views on a commonly debated issue.MUST The more practice you get on a test the better your chances for a higher score. The SAT exam is a standardized way for college admissions directors to compare...
View ArticleMust or Myth: When it comes to private schools, does more competitive mean...
Two views on a commonly debated issue. It's a Must: The more competitive a private school is, the more respected a degree from that school is. It goes without saying that the most coveted schools are...
View ArticleMust or Myth: English is my second language. Should I have my entrance essay...
Two views on a commonly debated issue.It's a Must: Everything you submit to a college should be the best that it can be and your essay is no exception. By having your essay edited for grammar you are...
View ArticleMust or Myth: Does the type of extracurricular I do matter
Aristotle Circle expert and college counselor, Jane McClure talks about some of the myths surrounding extracurricular activities on college applications.Blog Post Tags: College...
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