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The Rise in College Applications and Avoiding the Panic
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by Elizabeth Heaton, former admissions officer at University of Pennsylvania

The news on college applications can feel a little scary this year—applications are up in huge year-over-year numbers at Brown (26%), Oregon State (40%), UC Berkeley (28%), University of Pennsylvania (34%) and Colgate (100%!). How to account for these increases?

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February 16, 2021by Elizabeth Heaton
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What to Do Now That Applications Are In; Tips for Juniors Starting the College Process

Seniors: your applications are in. What can you do now? We’ll talk about steps you can take on the admissions and finance side while you wait for your decisions.  Juniors: you’re up! We have advice for starting the college process in earnest now that you’re in the second half of junior year.

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January 13, 2021by College Coach

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