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author: emily faison

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  • 5 metrics that matter

    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:

  • how to brag without being totally annoying

    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?

  • 5 tips to reboot your summer activities

    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.