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College Admission Trends 2024-2025 (Part 2)
I just returned from a College Conference in Connecticut, where colleges like Carnegie Mellon, Tufts University, Boston College,...

Poojha Daryanani
May 12, 20242 min read
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College Admission Trends 2024-2025 (Part 1)
“It was SO much easier when I went to college!” is a familiar tune echoed by parents of high schoolers. The college admissions landscape...

Poojha Daryanani
May 3, 20243 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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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:...

Poojha Daryanani
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Mar 6, 20232 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Feb 26, 20232 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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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....

Poojha Daryanani
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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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,...

Poojha Daryanani
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Aug 4, 20213 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Jul 3, 20213 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Jun 8, 20213 min read
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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 –...

Poojha Daryanani
May 1, 20213 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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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...

Poojha Daryanani
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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