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How to get into Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania - the power of business and international exposure

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So before we get started, I wanted to give you guys a few updates.
The first update is that I’ve actually added a few bonuses to Hopeless to Harvard. These bonuses are a really interesting they were fun for me to do and I think they’ll be extremely interesting for you guys to listen to. They’re [...]

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Harvard vs. Stanford: Which one is right for you?

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I’ve finally enabled comments on this site, so please leave me thoughts, questions, and more!
Slight change of pace today. Instead of the standard focus on college admissions topics, we’ll talk about life in college itself.
Stanford or Harvard? Harvard or Stanford? It’s a question that many people debate. Obviously, getting into either is a significant [...]

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How to get into Harvard in 30 minutes

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Take care of your GPA from freshman year
This is a no-brainer but should be said anyway. Some students like to slack-off after middle school - it’s a new environment, you may not have a solid group of friends, you’re still getting use to everything. But a poor freshman year GPA can kill you.
You may think [...]

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An offer for readers - free essay and resume editing

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I apologize that the rate of posting has slowed in the past few days. For one, it’s due to the launch of Admissions 301 - my email course on advanced Ivy League admissions topics. For two, I’ve been working hard on several other projects that I will share with all of you soon!
However, I have [...]

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Admissions 301: a 20-part course on advanced Ivy League admissions topics

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In the past 2 months, I’ve been developing something that I’m very excited to share with my readers.
I call it Admissions 301. As opposed to Admissions 101, it will cover advanced Ivy League admissions topics via a 20-part course that is delivered straight to your email inbox.
You probably have 2 questions - what does it [...]

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Why high school counselors can make (and break) your Harvard chances

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I write about a lot of different college admissions topics on this blog.
Some of the advice I discovered as I was navigating through the college admissions process with mediocre test scores and a decent but unspectacular GPA.
Some of the advice I didn’t discover until much later - when working as an admissions reader for several [...]

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How to get a Stanford-caliber letter of recommendation for college admissions

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Letters of recommendation are probably the most underlooked (and consequently underutilized) tools in the college admissions process.
There’s a fundamental reason why - high school students are afraid of their teachers/bosses/coaches. They’re afraid of asking for what they really want - an outstanding, glowing letter of recommendation that highlights strengths and re-affirms the student’s story.
Part of [...]

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Choose the right major in 3 easy steps and avoid future regret

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While this site focuses primarily on elite college admissions, I’ve occasionally posted on broader topics, including how to choose the right college. These were pretty well received judging by the emails I received, so I’ve decided to continue writing more about the college life.
A topic of huge importance to incoming freshman is how to select [...]

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Future pre-med students: what every high schooler needs to know

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Today, we’re switching directions slightly to focus on a particular niche - future pre-meds. We’ll also discuss a little more about how to be successful in college (including how to choose the right school), which is something that all high school student should start preparing for ASAP.
So what should you be thinking about as a [...]

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Low GPA? 3 tips on how to get into Ivy League schools

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Low GPAs are a common problem. You sail through middle school, and then you hit high school.
Everything is new, you don’t know where your classes are, you don’t have a core group of friends, and you honestly feel lost.
The teachers are new, the classes are tougher, and all of a sudden, you find yourself with [...]

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