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The Ultimate Guide to Writing College Supplemental Essays
By Lisa Speransky
The Ultimate Guide to Writing College Supplemental Essays
What are supplemental essays? Our top tips for writing supplemental essays that move the needle on your admissions decisions.
How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest
By Lisa Speransky
How to Write a Letter of Continued Interest
This blog serves as your ultimate guide to letters of continued interest, showing you what you should and should not do to successfully use these letters as part of your college admissions process.
Helping Gifted Students Succeed: A Parent’s Guide for Elementary School Children
By Noga B.
Helping Gifted Students Succeed: A Parent’s Guide for Elementary School Children
This guide aims to equip parents of gifted children with practical and effective strategies to support them in today’s academic world.
A Comprehensive Guide to Private Middle School Admissions
By Lisa Speransky
A Comprehensive Guide to Private Middle School Admissions
Choosing a private middle school after utilizing public grade schools is incredibly common. But if this is your first time applying to private school, there are a few things to consider. Private school admissions expert Linda Talton shares her expertise on private middle schools, with a focus on NYC and Atlanta, GA.
What Are Articulation Agreements? An Alternative Pathway to College Success
By Lisa Speransky
What Are Articulation Agreements? An Alternative Pathway to College Success
Discover how articulation agreements can help students from low-income backgrounds or with poor academic performance earn a bachelor’s degree and transition smoothly from community colleges to four-year universities.
Should I Take a Gap Year? A Comprehensive Guide to Gap Years
By Lisa Speransky
Should I Take a Gap Year? A Comprehensive Guide to Gap Years
This blog serves as a guide for how and when to take a gap year with the maximum personal benefit and minimal drawbacks.
What are the 5 P's of College Admissions?
By John Morganelli
What are the 5 P's of College Admissions?
The 5 P’s of college admissions aims to guide students through the college admissions process. Admissions expert John Morganelli explains how it works and why the BluePrint Plan is more effective.
Ivy League Acceptance Rates in 2024
By Lisa Speransky
Ivy League Acceptance Rates in 2024
The most recent admissions rates for the 8 Ivy League schools
College Recommendation Letter: Everything You Need to Know
By Lisa Speransky
College Recommendation Letter: Everything You Need to Know
Our guide shows you who to ask, how to ask, and how to make sure the letters arrive with your application and showcase the best of who you are.
College Admission Process: Your Ultimate Guide for 2024
By Lisa Speransky
College Admission Process: Your Ultimate Guide for 2024
As the college admissions cycle ramps up for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to make sure you have all the critical information you need at your fingertips. Check items off your application to-do list and never miss a deadline with our helpful guide.
Unweighted vs Weighted GPA: Everything You Need to Know
By Lisa Speransky
Unweighted vs Weighted GPA: Everything You Need to Know
This blog seeks to answer all your GPA-related questions, especially as they pertain to college admissions.
Waitlisted in College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide
By Lily M.
Waitlisted in College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about being waitlisted, as well as how to improve your chances of getting off the waitlist and into the school of your dreams.