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The school counselor says our son is overreaching. Do we listen?
Question: My son was thinking about applying ED to Tufts. His guidance counselor told him that no one from his high school has ev…
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Should We Hire a Private College Counselor?
Question: Our friends have hired an independent college counselor to help their son maximize his Ivy League admission chances. My…
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Are Parent "Brag Sheet" Questionnaires Appropriate?
Question: My daughter's guidance department requires parents to fill out a long and detailed questionnaire about our child to "he…
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Can We Believe College Guidebook Admissions Stats?
Question: Are the admission statistics noted in the college guidebooks really accurate, or do they sometimes elevate the numbers …
Applying to College
Should I Hire a Private College Counselor?
Question: If I plan to apply to prestigious schools, is hiring a counselor a good idea? All my friends have these special counsel…
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What should my college counselor be doing?
Question: What kinds of things should my college counselor be doing for me?
High-school college counselors are responsible to see …