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
- 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
- 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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Poojha Daryanani
- Dec 8, 2020
- 6 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, 2020
- 4 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 3 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, 2020
- 6 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, 2020
- 7 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, 2020
- 5 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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