When I meet with a prospective client (a young person and his or her family), I am far too eager to tell them what colleges look for in applicants, what steps they need to immediately take in order to be able to…
read moreLeading a remarkable life is hard work. However, leading an unremarkable life is also hard work. We live in a society where we convince young people that they must play the hyper-competitive game of schooling and extracurriculars in order to one day…
read moreIn our previous post, we tried to drive home the harsh reality that college admissions is not a meritocracy; it is a game. And if you plan on attending Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown or any other elite…
read moreCollege admissions is not a meritocracy, it is a game. Those who know how to play the game began years ago. They have donated consistently and substantially to their alma maters, they have provided their children with ample opportunities to stand out…
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