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What’s New with the Common App in 2021-22?
The Common App recently shared “What’s New with Common App,” outlining changes we’ll see this year. I’ve summarized some of the key changes you’ll see in this year’s Common App below: Main Essay prompts. They deleted one (problem you’ve solved) and added one (about...
NACAC Releases Pulse on College Admission Report – Promising News!
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) released its "Pulse on College Admission Report." The organization surveyed more than 450 schools and are adding results daily. Beyond the promising collective results, there's an amazing search...
New Workshop Explores How Research Fuels College Essays
After a busy year of online learning with students, I introduced a NEW workshop for 2021 - "How Early Research and Planning Can Power Your College Essays AND List." I've found that when students uncover unique, interesting facts about a college and THEN connect these...
Degy’s College Education and Entertainment Summit – Amy’s Notes on Polish, Wow, and more!
I’m a big believer in two things. It's so important to TEACH what we know to help others, which I am truly blessed to do every single day! And, we can’t EVER stop learning. If we don’t get a little uncomfortable sometimes when learning something new, we’ll NEVER...
Pandemic Activity Pivots – How to Get Involved in Safe Ways
It's no secret that the pandemic has crushed activities, jobs, sports, and lots more. Students are often frustrated when drafting their activity lists, and I decided to start a conversation about how to pivot safely during a time with intense restrictions. A student's...
Amy Featured on College Scoops Podcast
Thanks so much to Moira McCullough of College Scoops for interviewing me on her podcast about how to Find Your Wow Factor. I'm so impressed with Moira's venture, a GREAT way to get the inside scoop on colleges from actual students!!! I've always said that I get the...