Let’s Talk Numbers—Testing and GPAs
Bear with me, this is a long post. But we get A LOT of questions about testing/GPAs, so I'm trying to be very thorough. Let me set the scene: I’m giving…
Posted in "For Counselors and Teachers"
For Counselors: Making the Most of Students’ Time on Campus
One of my favorite parts of my role in Undergraduate Admissions is talking with groups of students and chaperones from schools and community based organizations…
For Counselors: Helping Students Navigate the Financial Aid Process
Our Regular Decision deadline is officially behind us, which means students and counselors can heave a sigh of relief while my colleagues and I shut our…
What Should Go in an SMFA at Tufts Portfolio?
These tips are brought to you by an SMFA at Tufts admissions officer, Angela Jones-O'Brien. Read Part 1 of her series here. If you’re applying to the…
Things you don’t think are important, but actually are
After working closely with high school seniors at a college access organization, I thought I knew just about everything about the college admissions process…
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