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Webinar Recording — The Dos and Don'ts of College Admissions: How Good Students Get Into Great Colleges

May 28, 20251 min read

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How to select high school courses to highlight your interest
Why standardized tests matter in college admissions
What type of extracurricular activities help students stand out
How to put together a winning college application
What the class of 2025 students did to get into top colleges

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