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,...
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Poojha Daryanani
May 33 min
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...
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Poojha Daryanani
Mar 20, 20232 min
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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20212 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, 20211 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, 20212 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, 20213 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, 20213 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, 20213 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, 20213 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, 20213 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, 20213 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, 20212 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, 20214 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, 20214 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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Poojha Daryanani
Dec 8, 20206 min
DE-MYSTIFYING THE COMMON APP ESSAY QUESTIONS
Regular-decision college deadlines are around the corner and as students are scrambling to write their seemingly infinite essays...
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Poojha Daryanani
Sep 22, 20204 min
COPING WITH ONLINE SCHOOL DURING COVID TIMES
A lot has been said and done about this topic already and yet I have high school students reaching out for help. As a mom of a teenager,...
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Poojha Daryanani
Jul 13, 20203 min
COVID-19 AND SUMMER '20: MAKING IT COUNT
With the United States responsible for one-quarter of the global Covid-19 cases, and the number of daily cases reaching record highs...
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Poojha Daryanani
May 12, 20203 min
B-SCHOOL INTERVIEWS – THE INSIDE STORY
So you finally get an interview call from your dream school. You are ecstatic, and you should be! Chances are that the Admissions...
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Poojha Daryanani
May 12, 20206 min
LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS WHEN SELECTING YOUR BUSINESS SCHOOL…
When I began applying to Business Schools in America, I believed that the application process was the most stressful part, and after that...
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Poojha Daryanani
May 12, 20207 min
“ARE YOU REALLY THEIR B-SCHOOL MATERIAL?”
Is a question you can almost hear Admissions Officers ask themselves as they silently review your application package. The months of...
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Poojha Daryanani
May 12, 20205 min
HOW DOES AN INTERNATIONAL MBA ADD VALUE?
When people ask me today, “What was your greatest learning from your MBA at Yale?”, they inherently expect me to talk about the...
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