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College Admissions and Essays

My top tip for managing college essays

How to write those pesky “why this college” essays

A quick way to tell if your college essay works

Some college essay “don’ts”

How to make a realistic college list

Why you shouldn’t always trust college essay books (just say no to community service trip essays)

Are Ivy League summer programs really worth it?

Your scores don’t have to be perfect, just high enough

What makes a score “high enough?”

Why making holistic admissions even more holistic is a very bad idea

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The information and opinions expressed on The Critical Reader are the exclusive work of Erica Meltzer and are in no way affiliated with the College Board or the ACT.
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