Tell us your story. This is the most common advice high school seniors are given as to how to craft their college essay. The internet is...

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VUCA, a term originally created by the US Army, has gained popularity in the business world and aptly describes the new world our...

During the recent pandemic, the “test optional” choice for college admissions became popular very quickly. For a short time, it was not...

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As the college admissions process for the class of 2023 winds down, it’s clear to see that the landscape of college admissions has...

At Essential College Coaches we help our students identify their academic strengths and extracurricular interests and “play to those”...

Early this year College Board announced that it plans to introduce a new digital SAT in the United States in 2024. So, no more filling in...

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The Common Application provides ten spaces for you to list all your activities including sports, clubs, music, volunteer service, jobs,...

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Every January we look back over the last year’s college application season to review our student’s results and plan for the future. While...

What a question! And, how as a parent, do you decide if your student is “College Ready” after more than a year of interrupted, remote...