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Advice for Asian American College Applicants

College Transitions

As an Asian teenager or a parent of one, youve likely heard that Asian students have historically been at a disadvantage in the admissions process at elite American colleges and universities.

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🎓 How Students Are Earning Acceptances to Top Universities — 5 Important Characteristics!

Strategic College Consulting

How are students getting into the top universities in the world? What characteristics and attributes are propelling them to success at the highest level? And what is their recommendation for students who also want to be top-performing, and ultimately earn acceptances to their dream university? We are glad you asked!because in this blog post, we are going todive into the top five characteristics by none other than one of our top students, Sashan, who just earned an acceptance into Princeton Unive

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How to Write the UNC Supplemental Essays

HelloCollege

The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill is highly regarded nationwide as a great college. Everyone knows the names Michael Jordan and Bill Belichick, but many fail to realize the world of other benefits UNC has to offer. This academically rigorous Public Ivy has some of the worlds foremost research institutions, a gorgeous urban campus in Chapel Hill, NC, and is part of the world-famous research triangle between Raleigh, Durham and Cary, NC, which includes more than twenty institutions col

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ERAS Letter of Recommendation: The Definitive Guide (2025)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

How to get the best rec letters for medical residency, including a sample letter of recommendation for residency THE ERAS LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS A CRITICAL PART OF YOUR MEDICAL RESIDENCY APPLICATION Introduction An important part of applying to residencies is getting physicians to vouch for your clinical skills. Over the course of medical school, youve likely developed some great relationships with doctors and professors who will be excited to write on your behalf.

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Get to Know College Admissions Expert, Kate Rossetti

Top Tier Admissions

At Top Tier Admissions, our counselors bring decades of experience, deep knowledge of the admissions process, and a personal commitment to every student they work with. In our Counselor Spotlight series, were introducing you to the incredible individuals behind our high-touch, expert guidance. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, educational philosophies, and what inspires them to help students reach their college goals.

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Restrictive Early Action Strategy for Notre Dame 2025-2026

The Koppelman Group

Notre Dame is a large private Catholic research university. The school is known for exceptional academics and enviable culture. From globally renowned professors to some of the best sports culture in the game, Notre Dame is a powerhouse. They are second in the country for student Fulbright winners, and nationally renowned for supporting their students in achieving outstanding outcomes beyond graduation.

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How 3 institutions turned parent engagement into a powerful fundraising pipeline

CampusESP

While alumni giving has long been a cornerstone of advancement strategy, more institutions are recognizing the untapped potential of parent and family giving. In fact, 22% of parents say they are more likely to donate to their students college than their own alma mater! Until recently, many institutions struggled to identify, reach, and activate families them in a scalable and meaningful way.

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College Knowledge Basics: B.A., B.S., and beyond

Colorado State University

Starting your college journey means you’ll probably run into words you don’t recognize or understand very well. That’s normal! We’re here to break it all down for you in the College Knowledge Basics series , specifically how and why these definitions matter at Colorado State University. Exploring potential majors? What do all these letters mean, and how will they affect your college experience (and beyond)?

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275 Funny Questions to Ask

College Transitions

In the US, How are you? Is another way of saying Hello; the question is used as a greeting, rather than a sincere inquiry into someones well-being. This has confused enough people to ask, Why do Americans always ask how you are?

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