Essay Hell

JUNE 29, 2023

How to Write about Race in your College App Essay Post Affirmative Action The Supreme Court knocked down Affirmative Action today. In the decision striking down affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, Chief Justice John G.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 1, 2023

While many thanks have changed in the admissions offices in the Ivy League–especially since the advent of affirmative action policies–legacy admissions have remained an important part of the Ivy League and other elite, private colleges and universities. We might also want to keep some perspective.

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DC College Counseling

OCTOBER 28, 2022

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK HALF OF STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OUT SICK 1,000 students at Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, nearly half of the student body, were out sick today with “flu-like and gastrointestinal symptoms.” Happy Halloween! The author, Richard D.

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

By now, you’ve probably heard about last week’s Supreme Court ruling against the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (and by extension, other colleges with similar programs). A time limit meant to correspond with how long the country would need affirmative action was in place as well.

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