Category: Admissions Strategy
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Don’t commit too soon: Staying sane in the selection process
“My daughter visited once and the school feels perfect. How does she get in?” Every applicant wants to be chosen. Students work hard for years to build a record of academic achievement and community involvement, hoping to be admitted to their first-choice school. But underneath the excitement is the fear that the outcome may not…
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Early Decision: Risk, Reward, and the Price of Certainty
“Should I apply Early Decision?” The logic seems simple: the admit rate is usually higher, decisions are returned sooner, and the anxiety ends. But Early Decision (ED) is not a magic bullet, because higher odds aren’t the same as guaranteed fit. ED truncates strategy, timing, and financial flexibility. In return, you might be rewarded with…