Sat.Feb 20, 2021 - Fri.Feb 26, 2021

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Character Counts - Podcast with Benjamin Caldarelli

Princeton College Consulting

Many schools went test-optional for the Class of 2021 and are continuing that policy for the class of 2022 – now more than ever, the essay and other components of the application will play a larger role in the admissions process. I recently shared some thoughts on how and why "Character Counts" with Moira McCullough on the College Scoops Podcast. In the episode we touch on: What do colleges look for in terms of “character” on a college application?

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What Does the Increase of College Applications During Covid-19 Mean for You?

Berkeley² Academy

Given all of the academic twists and turns during the past year of the pandemic, you may have expected that college application totals would have decreased as a whole. However, while some colleges saw decreases in applications as compared to previous years, many saw the exact opposite: there were major increases. As , reported last month, Ivy League, top-tier, and high-profile colleges saw exceptional rises in the number of applications they received from students seeking admission as first-year