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75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: Is Your College Application Strategy Sustainable?

August 11, 2026

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From Public Radio to Personal Statements: Why Your Best College Essay Starts in the Shower

July 16, 2026

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Keeping it Real: Why Your “Human” Essay is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage

June 18, 2026

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The “Honest 10” and the French Reality Check: Why Grade Inflation is the Ultimate Admissions Trap

May 18, 2026

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Can You Build a “Super Kid”? The Truth About Passion, Summer, and the Hunt for Truffles

May 1, 2026

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The Celtic Salt Factor: Why the Best Colleges are the Ones You’ve Never Heard Of

April 16, 2026

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A “Good Person” Versus A “Good Doctor”

April 10, 2026

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The 100th Essay Rule

April 3, 2026

Scout

The Scout Uniform in the Powder Room: Why “Overused” Isn’t the Problem

March 27, 2026

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Embrace the Fall: Why Perfectionism Is Killing Your College Essay

March 20, 2026

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Beyond the Resume: The Character Traits Admissions Officers Are Actually Looking For

March 13, 2026

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The “Moose Tracks” Test: Finding College Fit in the Tiny Moments

March 10, 2026

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From Solidcore Shakes to Crayola Jackets: What Kind of “Admissions Mom” Are You

March 6, 2026

Books

From Chapter Books to Michelle Obama: Welcome to the Business of Becoming

February 27, 2026

The Go-Go Years: Why High School Is Your Peak Performance Window

February 24, 2026

Longhorn

The Longhorn Myth: Why “Perfect” Isn’t Enough for UT Austin Admissions

February 20, 2026

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Borscht, Bird Rescues, and the “Care and Concern” Factor in Admissions

February 17, 2026

Brain

The Brain Trust: Inside the IECA “One Great Idea” Sessions

February 13, 2026

Tunnel

The “NFL Tunnel Walk” Strategy: Does Your College App Have Enough Bling

February 9, 2026

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“Fold in the Cheese”: What Moira Rose Can Teach Us About the College Process

February 4, 2026

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