DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Luckily, College Kickstart can help ease the anxiety of the “waiting game.” PURDUE UNIVERSITY REINSTATES SAT/ACT TESTING REQUIREMENTS High school juniors, get ready to crack open those study guides! This week Purdue University announced the return of SAT/ACT testing requirements.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Find out if most applicants submit their test scores ! The SAT is one of the standardized tests that many high school students take in order to continue their academic journey. With the recent “test-optional” option allowed by universities across the country, many students are excluding their SAT scores from their college applications.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 2, 2022

If you're having a digital test, then you should be able to take it at home on your laptop, right? But if you have to go someplace and take it on their laptop, then you might as well take a paper test - especially if your reading comprehension and ability to do math is going to be lower anyway!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If a writing assignment is causing you anxiety, book an appointment at the USC Writing Center. But if you’re determined to wear a white coat, this hurdle must be overcome. One of the simplest ways to ensure you achieve your highest score is scheduling your MCAT test date at the right time. What is the best USC premed major?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 14, 2023

The MCAT is the most important test you will take on your journey to medical school. Your score on this test will determine if you get into the school of your dreams or have to apply again next year. On a personal level, preparing for interviews and conquering nagging thoughts about being good enough is incredibly anxiety-inducing.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 21, 2023

The best time to take the MCAT will come down to your personal circumstances, your major, and whether you have an adequate study plan in place for the test. However, if you’re planning to apply in your senior year or even take a gap year, taking the test later on is preferable.

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 28, 2022

Overcoming OCD and Anxiety through Cheerleading A gentle tingling forming at the base of my palms. I knotted my anxieties, tightly balled up inside. Thankfully, she acknowledged the problem and took me to a psychiatrist who diagnosed with OCD and anxiety at age thirteen. We won the national championship later that year.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 8, 2023

Sure, some people have written strong college essays about overcoming immense challenges , but others have written standout essays about everything from making kombucha to watching The Daily Show. Some people greet that wide open canvas with relief, others with anxiety—the sheer volume of things you could write about can feel overwhelming.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Over the past decade, as the University of California received more applications— 206,405 freshman applications for the 2023 entering class —the admissions committees found themselves unable to make difficult calls on students based solely on test scores and GPAs. How did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To differentiate yourself from other applicants with equally strong test scores and academic achievements, you can strengthen your Albert Einstein College of Medicine “anything else” essay. The best place to highlight your alignment with the school’s mission and your unique qualities is in your secondary application. Why Einstein/Bronx?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Schools like NYU, the University of Chicago, and UC Berkeley have coveted and prestigious scholarships to mitigate some financial anxieties. Finally, applicants with a February test date will submit their application much later in the process. Note: Test takers who take the LSAT twice only increase their score by 2.8

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 20, 2022

My recommendations will not change because of UT-Austin going test-optional, which I discuss here. Complete my questionnaire for a free consultation Discussing ADHD and receiving testing accommodations on the SAT and ACT These are very delicate topics that should be considered conscientiously. Interested in working together?

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BestColleges

MARCH 28, 2023

The Impact of Discrimination and Stigma LGBTQ+ communities have a rich history of overcoming adversity. According to a recent BestColleges survey , LGBTQ+ college students are more likely to experience mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, than their straight and cisgender peers.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 1, 2024

It’s a children’s book and chant, but it’s also a metaphor for overcoming challenges — because it helps us understand there is no avoiding the struggles and pain we meet on our journey through life. Sometimes you have to lean into your stress and anxiety and ride the wave. These are stressful times. Sometimes you have to let it go.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 21, 2023

In order to get into your dream school, you’ll need not only great grades and test scores, but also a strong personal statement. He found himself writing a lot about mistakes, public performance anxiety, and the pressure to get a piece just right. But I’ve seen that loyalty tested plenty of times. All that matters is the game.

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Admissions Mom

MAY 18, 2023

It’s a children’s book and chant, but it’s also a metaphor for overcoming challenges — because it helps us understand there is no avoiding the struggles and pain we meet on our journey through life. Sometimes you have to lean into your stress and anxiety and ride the wave. These are stressful times. Sometimes you have to let it go.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

100+ common medical school interview questions, plus time-tested approaches to answering questions like “Tell me about yourself” and “What is your biggest weakness?”. Soon after your quick celebration, however, the anxiety creeps back in. You can test out your interview space and identify any needed changes.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Teachers and guidance counselors often propagate this idea by telling students that elite colleges will not accept them if they receive B’s, attain less-than-stellar test scores, or do not participate in every extracurricular activity offered by their school and prestigious summer programs.

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Tex Admissions

APRIL 30, 2022

My mom hesitated, “They’re your glucose and blood test results. I witnessed my mom overcome an injury of her own. I finally completed the invention and subsequent product testing a mere week before the unveiling at the Project Exposition in April. The real test is whether mom would use it. Wuf er dose?” and ending at “….I

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

I sensed her anxiety and disinterest in hearing about my research conclusions. It’s true that some students have experienced greater challenges than others and their process of overcoming those challenges has led them to develop qualities befitting a great doctor. If so, which ones? Socially aware (e.g., “I Flexible (e.g., “So

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

You may also feel uncomfortable because MMI interviews are fast-paced or because they feel more like a test than a traditional interview setting where you can have a conversation with an evaluator. You’ll have two minutes outside the interview room to consider what the prompt is trying to test you on. We cannot stress this enough.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 9, 2023

Low test scores High-stakes standardized tests are always stressful, and extenuating circumstances can further interrupt testing days. You might also want to note a lower-than-expected test score if you were receiving high marks in the corresponding school course. Example: My single mother works two jobs.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In extremely special cases, an honor or award can be “most meaningful” to you because it represents tremendous growth or overcoming a major obstacle. By troubleshooting this procedure, I learned the system very well as I had to optimize each aspect to overcome my poor expression. I am ready for the next challenge the project presents.

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