Not sure what Yale’s “test flexible” admissions policy means? Or how about the University of California’s “test blind” policy? Dr. P. breaks it all down.
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Dr. P. recommends enrolling and excelling in college prep courses in high school to bolster chances of selective college admissions.
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In celebration of this month’s release of the new FAFSA, Dr. P. shares 12 tips to earn scholarships and qualify for financial aid.
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As college application season kicks into high gear, Dr. P. offers families commonsense guidelines for choosing the right colleges for their high school senior’s college list.
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The end of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program should inform how families approach the college application process. Dr. P. outlines how.
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Dr. P. recommends thinking in “buckets” versus “lists” when it comes to the college interview, and gives students three crucial buckets to fill with captivating anecdotes and well-researched questions as they prepare.
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Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) weighs in on the debate surrounding the future of student writing in the age of ChatGPT. Some writing may change radically; others, not so much….
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SAT and ACT tutor, college essay coach and counselor, and part-time college professor Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) summarizes the year in education and predicts where the worlds of standardized testing, college admissions, and college life will go in 2023.
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Building a balanced college list might force you to make tough choices, but it’ll also likely result in acceptances to colleges where you can be both successful and happy.
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Crimson Coaching Founder and President Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) shares three trends from the 2022 admissions season -- and two takeaways for those coming up in 2023 and later.
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Though she’s not a financial aid specialist, Dr. P. uses her writing and research skills to find and summarize experts’ advice on appealing your child’s financial aid award letter.
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Not sure what to say to teens about the growing number of "highly rejective" colleges and their chances for a happy, successful life? Dr. P. shares her thoughts - and encourages you to do the same!
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What’s a “personal statement”? And, why do so many high school juniors and seniors dread it? Dr. P. explains BOTH in this must-read piece.
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Operation Varsity Blues has many parents confused over what role, if any, parents should play in the college admissions process. Tutor and college counselor Dr. P. gives five tips to parents who want to support - but not control - their kids' college process.
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