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What I Wish I Knew Before College 💭
Elena Polin: March 16, 2022
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What’s New: Redesigned College Profiles
Erin Barnes: January 18, 2022
Newly redesigned College Profiles are here for students! We’ve made some updates to these critical pages. Why? Read more about it here.
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Tips for High Schoolers Beginning Their College Exploration 🎤 Podcast
Peter Van Buskirk: May 04, 2021
This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by...
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Students: Here's What to Understand About the Waitlist 🎤 Podcast
Peter Van Buskirk: March 26, 2021
This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where we sit down with Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van...
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The State of College Admissions
Peter Van Buskirk: February 25, 2021
This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where we sit down with Chief Education and Policy Officer of NACAC, David Hawkins, to discuss the...
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What Do Colleges Want to See In An Essay?
Peter Van Buskirk: August 27, 2020
Writing a college essay that satisfies the application requirement is relatively easy. Crafting an essay that can be the tipping point in the...
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Intentionality in the College Search Process
Peter Van Buskirk: May 22, 2020
When it comes time to think about college, it’s important to slow down and think about why you would like to attend college and engage in conscious...
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Uncertainty Compounded in the College Admission Process
Peter Van Buskirk: March 31, 2020
Under normal circumstances, the college admission process is most dynamic during the month of April. In years past, colleges and universities would...
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Managing College Expectations
Peter Van Buskirk: December 04, 2019
As they enter the college admission process, most students hold tight to “dream” schools that they believe would be ideal fits for them. Few,...
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How to Stand Out in The College Application Process: Find Your “Hook”
Julie Kampschroeder: November 11, 2019
Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed middle school and are now walking the halls of high school. These years fly by, and soon enough you’ll...