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Back to SearchEpisode 10 – How To (Actually) Interpret Acceptance Data
Season 1 Episode 10
Many students and families heavily rely on the college acceptance data (GPA/test scores vs. college outcomes) of past applicants from their high scho…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 10 – How To (Actually) Interpret Acceptance Data
Season 1 Episode 10
Many students and families heavily rely on the college acceptance data (GPA/test scores vs. college outcomes) of past applicants from their high scho…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 9 — Rejected Premed Case Study
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode, we review the profile and applications of a premed student who was rejected from both of their early decision schools, roughly top-2…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 8 — School List Mistakes & Myths
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode, we cover many factors—including costly mistakes, myths, and traps—related to students’ school selection. In particular, we address t…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 7 — Building An Admissions “Hook”
Season 1 Episode 7
In prior episodes, we’ve determined that top colleges seek not only students with excellent grades, course rigor, and test scores but also students w…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 6 — Rejected Valedictorian Essay Analysis
Season 1 Episode 6
She was the Valedictorian of her high school. Perfect GPA in over twenty advanced classes, taking Calculus BC by 10th grade and college math courses …
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 5 — The Biggest College Essay Mistake
Season 1 Episode 5
Summer is upon us, and many rising seniors—if they haven’t already—are turning their attention to college applications. Among the most important comp…
2 years ago
Episode 4 — What Top Colleges Look For & How To Build It
Season 1 Episode 4
College admissions has never been more competitive: high GPAs, strong test scores, and a well-rounded resume—once sufficient for an acceptance—are no…
2 years ago
Episode 3 — Why College Outcomes Vary
Season 1 Episode 3
When many parents applied to college around three decades ago, college lists and outcomes assumed a fairly predictable, linear order. You had your “s…
2 years ago
Episode 2 — Breaking Down Single-Choice & Restrictive Early Action
Season 1 Episode 2
You’ve probably heard of Early Action, but do you know what Single-Choice and Restrictive Early Action are? Seven of the top colleges (Stanford, Harv…
2 years ago