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All of our blog posts are written by Former College Admission Officers who serve as members of our admission consultant team.

The Importance of Campus Visits

The Importance of Campus Visits

By Solomon Team / 04/06/2018

College visits are an important component of your college search process. It’s an opportunity to experience first hand what it feels like to be on campus. The vibe you’ll get from each visit helps to shape your college list and perhaps helps identify and solidify your Restrictive Early Action or Early Decision schools. So, don’t…

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Critical Components of the College Application

By Solomon Team / 09/27/2017

The National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) reported that in 2016, 20.5 million students enrolled at America’s 4,000 colleges and universities. For rising seniors who aspire to become college students, the journey–the process of applying to colleges– is about to begin. So, whether you’re a first or fourth generation college-bound student, the process is pretty…

How to Withdraw a College Application

Choosing the Best College for Computer Science and Engineering (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 04/13/2016

The demand for college graduates with computer science and engineering degrees is high with blue chip technology companies often paying students six figure salaries straight out of college. Although majoring in computer science and engineering can give you a huge advantage in the job market, high school students are often bombarded with misinformation regarding how…

Choosing the Best College for Premeds (Webinar) | Medical-school-banner-4

Choosing the Best College for Premeds (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 03/29/2016

Being admitted into medical school is harder than ever, with average acceptance rates at allopathic medical schools hovering between 3% to 4%. Because of the fierce competition to earn a seat in medical school, it is important to select the undergraduate college one attends carefully in order to maximize one’s medical school admission chances. Watch…

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How to Get Accepted by UC Berkeley and UCLA (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 03/23/2016

Being admitted into UC Berkeley or UCLA is harder than ever. Admission rates are lower than ever and the number of applicants keeps rising every year. Watch the webinar to learn how to navigate the UC Berkeley and UCLA Admissions Process. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel

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How to Get Accepted by Cornell University (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 01/18/2016

Admission rates at Cornell University have dropped from 31.0% in 2005 to 14.0% in 2014. Watch the webinar and learn how to navigate the Cornell University Admissions Process (including that of Cornell Engineering), position your application, and improve your candidacy. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel

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Three Tips for College Transfer Applicants (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 12/29/2015

Transferring to an elite college is no easy task. Average transfer admission rates are several times lower than regular admission rates and at many top colleges are lower than Harvard’s regular admission rate. Watch the webinar to learn the intricacies of the Transfer Admissions Process. Visit our Admissions Consulting Youtube Channel

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The College Personal Statement and Perfecting Your Narrative (Webinar)

By Solomon Team / 06/02/2015

The personal statement is the most important part of the college application and yet many applicants today continue to make mistakes in tone, content, or even topic. The webinar will cover the key components of a perfect essay, the mistakes of content and style that are commonly made by applicants, and how to craft a…