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  As the school year begins throughout the US, college application season is in full swing! If you are wondering when you should submit those applications and what deadlines are right for you, we’ve got you covered. Read on for what to know about admissions deadlines to plan for a smooth, low-stress, and successful college application process –  Application season has begun!  The official opening of the college application season is August 1st.  This means students beginning their 12th grade year should be actively working on applications and essays now in preparation for upcoming deadlines. College applications are now open for students to enter information, and prepare essays.  If you haven’t yet, this is the time to request teacher letters of recommendation, reach out to your school counselor to make sure you understand all the steps to have required transcripts and counselor letters sent to your colleges, and schedule any final testing dates for the ACT or S...

  Building a college list can feel like a daunting task – there are over 2500 four-year colleges in the US, and yet, it can still feel as though admissions is  so  competitive since the colleges you tend to hear the most about are gaining more applicants and driving down acceptance rates every year. So how do you know what it takes to make a great college list, that’s not too big, not too small, not overreaching, underselling, or missing the mark?  Here’s our advice for calming your nerves and building that just right college list – Start with you.  The key to a great college list is rooted in just one thing –  you.  That’s right. It really can be just that simple.  The most important factor in building your college list is knowing what matters most to you academically, socially, personally, and financially. When you prioritize what matters to  you,  you can choose colleges at every admissibility level that align with your vision. So dig...