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AI and College Admissions – Why I Jumped to Volunteer to Read 110 Essays
When I heard that AI was a possible tool in evaluating college applications, I had to know more. On a Common App Counselors Webinar discussing this topic, I met Benjamin Lira, Lead Author in a recently published research study, "Using artificial intelligence to assess...
Class of 2025 – Common App Announced Main Essay Prompts!
Just in...the main essay prompts for the Class of 2025 have been announced! And they're the EXACT same as last year: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If...
Deferred? What can you do?
Let's talk deferrals. While it's not the BEST news, it's also not the worst. It means MAYBE, not yet, let me see. Remember that colleges are all about yield protection - they want to say yes to students who will also say yes to them. It's a lot like a dating game. The...
And Consulting at Power Hour Editing
I'm SO excited to share some news with you! I've updated my logo to add "AND CONSULTING." What does that mean? Basically, I want my brand to reflect my services and avoid confusion. With my background in journalism and PR, I tell my students that college admissions is...
I applied to some colleges..now what?
Happy "November 1st is in the rearview mirror"! It isn't a holiday but should be! We don't have the data yet on this year, but last year, Forbes magazine reported that more than 2.8 million applications were submitted by November 1! It's always a huge relief when most...
Pandemic Pivots – Get Inspired by What You CAN Do
Bugs, bikes, popcorn, books, music, ice cream, and more are just some of the ways students got involved. Don't let the year "2021" make you think this isn't a very current topic. It is 🙂 In 2021, I shared my students' frustration about how the pandemic was really...