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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

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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

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Essay Topics: Should I tell them what they want to hear?

"Should I tell them what they want to hear?" This is a real question a real student asked me this week while we were brainstorming…

Stephanie MeadeOctober 1, 2018

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

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

Essay Topics: Should I tell them what they want to hear?

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