Pre-College Summer Programs Series - Part 5 | Arts and Humanities Programs
If you're passionate about the arts and humanities, expand your knowledge with these exciting programs over the summer: Georgetown...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Pre-College Summer Programs Series - Part 4 | Pre-Med and Health Sciences Programs
The realm of pre-med and health sciences is a broad universe to explore. Here are some summer opportunities to help you get started:...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Pre-College Summer Programs Series - Part 3 | Political Science/Pre-Law Programs
The programs shared this week are designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation for the complexities of politics and...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Pre-College Summer Programs Series - Part 2 | Engineering, Math, and Coding
STEM superstars, if you're looking to gain science & tech skills beyond the classroom (and potentially create connections), here are some...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Pre-College Summer Programs Series - Part 1 | Business
It may seem strange that I am writing about the summer while we are still in the thick of winter, but my one big learning over the 19...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Another Record-Breaking Year for College Admissions
In a world where 'highly selective' colleges have been rebranded as 'highly rejective' colleges, it is no surprise that the admissions...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
College Admission News Updates
A few days ago, the College Board announced that they are creating a new computer-adaptive SAT. This will replace the old paper and...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
From Procrastination to Productivity
Last week, I had a minor procedure of having an ingrown nail surgically removed. As I inhaled deeply to brace myself for the third...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
Deferred and Dejected? Don’t be.
December 15th was a big day in the college world: the day when many universities released their admission decisions to fretting students....
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Poojha Daryanani
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Eleventh-Hour Essay Edit
November 15th deadlines are looming on the horizon, and I want to dedicate this post to all the high school seniors who are feverishly...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
To Test or Not to Test?
Two weeks ago, NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) hosted its annual conference in Seattle. This 4-day,...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
5 Skills That Never Fail To Impress
September is a month like no other. It’s the month where parents lament (for the most part) that the summer is almost over, and students...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
Demonstrated Interest Demystified
One of the lesser-known truths about college admissions is that colleges often track the interest level of students applying to their...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
Creating a Memorable College Application
My work with the Yale Admissions Team and as an Application Reader at the University of Washington taught me two big things: (1) The...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
A 5-Step Guide to Creating the Perfect College Shortlist
Creating a well-balanced college shortlist is both a science and an art. It requires systematic research, detailed analysis, and...
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Poojha Daryanani
- May 1, 2021
- 3 min
5 THINGS THAT JUNIORS SHOULD BE PRIORITIZING NOW
As we make our way towards the end of the school year, there are a few tasks that I am encouraging my juniors to put on their radar –...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Apr 7, 2021
- 3 min
3 FREE RESOURCES THAT EVERY HIGH SCHOOLER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
If we have already met, you have definitely heard me emphasize the key role that high school transcripts (rigor of classes + grades) play...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
ANALYZING COMMON APP'S NEW ESSAY PROMPT: KINDNESS COUNTS
Amidst the pandemic-related challenges, elevated levels of teen anxiety and depression, and ruthless racial attacks, the College Board...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
COVID’s IMPACT ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (and what you can do about it!)
This year is turning out to be one of the most competitive years in the history of college admissions, with all the top universities...
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Poojha Daryanani
- Jan 7, 2021
- 4 min
7 FINAL CHECKS ON YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE YOU HIT 'SUBMIT'
January tends to be one of the busiest months for high school seniors because many colleges schedule their regular-round application...
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