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By Christopher Rim | June 03, 2026, 3:20pm EDT One of the most widespread misconceptions about the college essay is that standout essays are those that tell a monumental story. Many students and families assume that admissions officers are looking

By Christopher Rim | May 20, 2026, 6:30am EDT The cost of attending an elite American university has become, for many families across the country, prohibitively expensive; many students fear their dream school will be out of reach not because

By Christopher Rim | May 19, 2026, 11:18am EDT When most people consider college consulting, they assume the student is the obvious beneficiary of the relationship. The student is the one applying. The student is the one whose future, in

By Christopher Rim | May 18, 2026, 11:17am EDT Every May, millions of high school students sit for Advanced Placement exams with a mixture of dread and excitement, with many believing that their scores could measurably shift the needle in

By Christopher Rim | May 07, 2026, 04:03pm EDT Every year, as high school students begin to compile their college lists, they feel the inevitable shock that comes from researching the average GPAs and test scores at Ivy League schools.

By Christopher Rim | Apr 24, 2026, 04:54pm EDT Every student, from high school to college and graduate school, has heard some version of the platitude “follow your passions.” While well-meaning, the advice is often hollow when it comes to

By Christopher Rim | Apr 22, 2026, 01:25pm EDT For high school seniors, the weeks between receiving acceptance letters and the May 1st Decision Day deadline are some of the most important in their academic lives. The pressure to make

By Christopher Rim | Apr 19, 2026, 06:32pm EDT For high school students with their sights set on selective colleges, summer is an invaluable opportunity to explore their interests, cultivate their skills, and build their college admissions profile. While many

Every spring, thousands of highly qualified applicants find themselves in the disappointing position of being waitlisted at their dream school. Most students know that one of the most important steps to take after a waitlist notification is to write a

In the days since Ivy Day results were released, many other top schools have published their admissions results, providing a more holistic view of this cycle’s admissions landscape.