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Lauren Starkey is an author, editor, and educator. She has written 18 books, including Goof Proof College Admissions Essays and SAT Writing Essentials, and test prep material for clients including Kaplan and McGraw-Hill. Lauren created SAT Bootcamp, a workshop that maximize scores through proven techniques and strategies. She also offers customized test prep and college application counseling for individual students.

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College admissions deadlines: seniors, get organized now

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Most people don’t like deadlines. They create work, they’re set in stone, and they put you at the mercy of someone else. Miss that...
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Choosing a safe campus: it's harder than you think

The Daily Beast website, in what appears to be a timely attempt to cash in the on the tragic death of Annie Le at Yale a few weeks ago, has come up...
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Should you consider a community college?

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They’re hot. They’re crowded. And they’re a bargain. No, they're not free outdoor concerts. They're community colleges....
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College admissions dilemma: to friend or not to friend?

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Here’s a twist: for the past few years, Facebook users have been warned that college admissions officers were checking them out. Applicants were...
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College admissions hot topic: are you struck with brand name paralysis?

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What is “brand name paralysis” and why is it a detriment to choosing a college that meets students’ academic and social needs? I...
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The six best college admissions books (and one to forget)

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If you’re new to college admissions, or you’ve started but need more information, the number of books to choose from is staggering (and...
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The four fatal errors of college admissions

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Parents entering the college admissions process are prone to “Four Fatal Errors,” according to Howard Verman, a college counselor with...
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US News college rankings: useful tool or misleading hype?

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US News & World Report just issued their latest round of college rankings, and, as expected, they’re getting wide coverage. The annual...
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College admissions frenzy: it’s not in your head

The equation is pretty simple: record numbers of students are graduating from high school, and a record number of them are applying to college. Add...
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Test talk: Taking the ACT or SAT? Tomorrow is an important deadline

August 7th is the last day to register for the September ACT. If you’re planning to take this test, avoid the $21. late fee by signing up at...
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