Essays and Activities -- Ways to Improve Admissions Odds

Bigger isn't always better. Consider this year's class of 2029 admissions trends: six percent increase in applications, a total of eight million applications through the Common Application, and 3.9 million high school graduates, the largest and most diverse in history. With colleges receiving more applications with limited slots, there are more rejections and waitlist letters. How can a high school student beat the odds to achieve a competitive advantage? Think of the college application process as building a high school toolbox with three critical tools: standardized tests scores, meaningful activities, and memorable essays...

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