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One of the most important steps in the college admissions process is building a thoughtful and balanced college list. The right list gives students strong options while also reducing unnecessary stress during the application process.
Too often, students focus only on prestige or apply to too many highly selective schools. A stronger strategy is to build a list based on the probability of admission, academic goals, social fit, and financial considerations. Here are the key factors I guide students through when building their college lists. By Lisa Hillhouse, Hillhouse College and Career Advising For many families, standardized testing feels confusing and stressful. Should your student take the SAT? The ACT? Both? When should they start? Do these tests even matter anymore?
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AuthorLisa Hillhouse is an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) who works with families throughout the US virtually on the college search and application process. Archives
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