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  Ask The Dean Topics

  Should You Tell Colleges About Post-Application Accomplishments?

  The Dean advises a student on whether to tell colleges about the triumphs accomplished since submitting applications.

  CCEdit_Torrey on November 15 November 15

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  College Search & Selection

  13 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates

  While applicants to these 13 schools face long-shot odds for acceptance, that isn't true at the majority of schools across the U.S. In fact …

  Dave_Berry on 1:19AM 1:19AM

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  College Admissions

  Admission Officers Name the Most Important Application Factors

  The latest NACAC survey indicates where admission officers place the most weight when reviewing applications.

  CCEdit_Torrey on November 16 November 16

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  College Admissions

  Modesty vs. Bragging on College Applications

  It's important to share your triumphs with admissions offices -- here's how.

  CCEdit_Torrey on November 12 November 12

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  Parents Forum

  What I've Learned as a Parent the Second Time Around

  ... It turns out that when we actively stop helicoptering, a funny thing happens: They survive. It reminds me of another time I changed parenti…

  Dave_Berry on November 15 November 15

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