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Can ChatGPT Write Your College Essays?
The Demise of "Best College" Rankings
How Much to Disclose About Mental Health in the College Application Process
In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, Emi Nietfeld reflects on her initial “overshare” about her mental health challenges (and its perceived consequences, including a rejection from Yale) and the ways in which she was able to reflect upon and ultimately convey her story in a way that was more compelling for her college applications.
So what is the appropriate degree of disclosure in a college application?
How to Support Your Child's Mental Health During the College Application Process
Federal data illustrates the toll the pandemic has taken on students’ mental health, but the issue of parental involvement—always a source of tension between parents and students in the college process—has also intensified. As a parent, what can you do to support your child during this stressful but exciting time in their life?
Things to Do (And Avoid!) While You Await College Decisions
LogicPrep's 2022-2023 Early Acceptances
The Value of Testing in a Test-Optional World
An article published in The Hill last week reports that the share of applicants who are submitting test scores has plunged, with fewer than half of Early applicants this fall submitting SAT or ACT scores. Yet, the Wall Street Journal reports that more students than ever are taking the optional SAT and ACT in an effort to stand out in a crowded field. Why is this happening—and what does it mean for your application?
Inside Admissions: How Do Admission Committees Work?
Remember how your application was read by two different admissions officers, either individually or in a team? As a result of their evaluation, your application has now been sorted into a bin. There are many pathways to getting deferred/waitlisted or denied, but only one way to get admitted: the Selection Committee.
Family Stories, Resilience, and Gratitude
This Thanksgiving, I've been thinking about how this holiday offers a great opportunity for intergenerational storytelling. Research shows the type of family stories you tell, and how you tell them, can have a big impact on your children’s self-esteem and academic skills.