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author: elizabeth peterson

elizabeth peterson
elizabeth holds a degree in psychology from the college of william & mary. while there, she volunteered as a tutor and discovered she loved the personal connection she formed with her students. she has now been helping students with test prep and schoolwork as a professional tutor for over six years. when not discussing grammar or reading passages, she can be found trying every drink at her local coffee shop while writing creative short stories and making plans for her next travel adventure!

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    one of the biggest mistakes that students make is thinking that acceptance rate = quality of school. but by focusing on acceptance rate, you are missing out on other fantastic institutions. and more importantly, there are other metrics and statistics that offer more substance than acceptance rate. here are five of these metrics:

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    your college personal statement should do a little bragging. but how do you talk about all the things you’ve accomplished without alienating your reader?

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    it’s important to rest and recharge over the summer, but it is equally important to find some way to challenge yourself. admissions committees want to see that high schools students are taking these few months off to engage with their communities, learn new things, and pursue their passions.