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Why social media matters for US Admissions
US Universities

Why Your Social Media Now Matters More Than Ever

Your Social Media Now Matters for the U.S. admissions Few would have imagined that the dream of studying in the U.S. would come with a new requirement: transparency across your digital footprint. Last year was a historic year, with students,

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Writing college essays
US Universities

How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays?

How Long Does It Take to Write College Essays? College applications are about to begin, and a question high school students and their parents ask is: How much time will it take to write the college essays?  The answer is

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What does test optional mean
Standardized Tests

Test Optional: What Does It Mean?

What Does Test Optional Mean In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of U.S. colleges quickly shifted to test-optional admissions to ensure access and flexibility for students facing canceled or limited SAT and ACT dates. Now, in 2025, the

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College Applications

What’s an ‘Extracurricular Spike’?

When I meet with students to review their extracurricular activities for the first time, many are curious about whether or not they should focus on a single activity until they apply to college. I think for anyone considering an application to US universities, this is an important aspect to consider given the ‘holistic’ nature of the admissions processes, that is, thinking about how diverse your ECs should be.

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College Counseling

The Role of Social Media in College Admissions

The Role of Social Media in College Admissions Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and share our lives with the world. In the realm of higher education, it has also become a powerful tool influencing college admissions

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Rising cost of Education
US Universities

U.S. College Tuition Hikes in 2025-26

U.S. College Tuition Hikes in 2025-26 We have been reading about the federal cuts imposed on universities by the Trump administration. Universities are unanimously blaming the termination of grants, resulting in a financial crisis, which has led many to make

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