Dispatches from... The College Lad

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Spoiler: the answer is probably yes, but it depends how you use it.   Many students and families hear that Early Decision, and to a...

Broadly speaking, there are two ways to approach your Common App Personal Statement. One is the “On Point” essay, where you write about...

In the world of college admissions testing, the SAT's transition to a digital format introduces new dynamics into the decision-making...

The world of college admissions is undergoing a transformation. Since the pandemic, many institutions have reevaluated their emphasis on...

Let’s get one thing out of the way first. When many students say they’re having trouble with writing introductions for a college...

No natter how you do it, writing college application essays is going to take time and careful attention. That said, there are more and...

Will Standardized Tests Be Required This Year? The present ebb of standardized testing is a godsend for the many students who excel in...

https://www.wyzant.com/blog/marketing-yourself-after-college/ Coca-Cola. Tesla. Google. Each is a distinctive, iconic brand that we...

https://www.wyzant.com/blog/how-hiring-a-tutor-helps-you-make-more-money-in-your-career/ For many professional adults, there’s a stigma...

There are only a few specific ingredients to tell a good story, but they may not be what you think. Good stories don’t need...

There’s a common misconception that multiple answers on SAT Reading and ACT Reading “could be right” or that the right answer is merely...

Process of Elimination isn’t just a tool. It’s a mindset. Many students approach these tests looking for “the right answer” or “what...

Let’s say you want to persuade us that your company has grown. The easiest option would be to say baldly “Our company has grown...

https://www.wyzant.com/blog/perfect-college-interview/ For most applicants, the idea of meeting face-to-face (or even online) with an...

https://www.wyzant.com/blog/college-admissions-essay/ Your college application essays – and you’ll probably write more than a few of them...