Students' Stories

From Deferred to Dartmouth: One Student's $40,000+ College Acceptance Journey!

This essay details the college application journey of Dena, a high school senior, highlighting her impressive achievements, application strategies, and ultimate acceptance into her dream school, Dartmouth College, along with several other prestigious universities. This story is a testament to perseverance and strategic planning, offering valuable insights for aspiring college applicants. Student Background: Dena’s academic record is exceptionally strong. She achieved a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a 4.92 weighted GPA, taking 14 AP classes throughout high school. Her SAT score was 1580 (780 Reading/Writing, 800 Math), a significant improvement from her initial scores. While the video doesn’t explicitly state her ACT or AP scores, her academic achievements are clearly outstanding.

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December 5, 2024

27 College Apps, Multiple Acceptances!How to Optimize Your Application Process

This essay details the college application journey of a student, let’s call him “Stanley,” who applied to an astounding 27 colleges, highlighting his experiences, statistics, and the ultimate outcome. This story serves as a valuable learning experience and a guide for future applicants on how to optimize their application process for maximum impact. Student Background: Stanley applied to all colleges as a computer engineering major. His academic credentials were impressive:

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December 4, 2024