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The Secret Weapon in College Admissions? Summer.

Ask most parents when the college application process really kicks into gear and you’ll likely hear, "Fall of senior year." But here's the inside scoop…

Stephanie MeadeJuly 7, 2026

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What to Do When You’re Deferred: A Clear Next-Step Guide

Deferred? Now What? A deferral can stir up disappointment, confusion, and a lot of questions about what comes next. For many students, the early round…

Stephanie MeadeDecember 11, 2025

10 Resources for Making Your College Decision from Home during COVID-19

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High School Seniors: How to Choose Your College

Congratulations on your College Acceptance, Seniors! But now…how will you choose your college campus? I love this time of the year! As high school seniors…

Stephanie MeadeApril 29, 2025

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Demonstrated Interest: 22 Ways Teens Can Boost Their Chance of Admission

This article by Stephanie Meade originally appeared on the Grown & Flown website. What is demonstrated interest? Anything students, prospective college applicants, can do which…

Stephanie MeadeJanuary 20, 2022

Extracurriculars in Quarantine: A Resource for College Admissions

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What College Application Activities Can I Do During Quarantine?

Additional resources added on June 1, 2020, some updates on June 1, 2021 So, many of your favorite activities have come to a screeching halt,…

Stephanie MeadeApril 28, 2020

5 Facts From the College Admissions Cheating Scandal

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5 Facts About How the College Admissions Cheating Scandal Affects You

I love the college admissions cheating scandal (“Operation Varsity Blues”) for presenting us with so many “teachable moments” and opportunities to address widespread myths and…

Stephanie MeadeApril 27, 2019

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Survive College-Application Season With the Family in One Piece

This article was originally published on December 11, 2018 on the Wall Street Journal, By Sue Shellenbarger It’s a monthslong ordeal that could change the course…

Stephanie MeadeJanuary 18, 2019