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3 Creative Personal Statement Examples for Harvard (or other top University)
In my 20+ years of teaching and my 8+ years advising on personal statements, I've found 3 college bound essays inspiring. Normally, I don't…
What SSAT Score(s) do you need for Lakeside in Seattle?
What SSAT percentile does the admissions committee at Lakeside consider a good enough? Even harder than Andover, Exeter or St. Paul's was finding out…
2021’s SSAT Percentile Chart for 7th Graders
As one of the original sources for "SSAT Percentile Charts" throughout the world, we are proud to announce we have an updated version for…
2022-2023 SSAT (Test) Dates
Official SSAT Test Dates: 2022 thru 2023 Originally, the SSAT was only available in one format for the most part: the paper version. Now,…
2021-2022 SSAT (Exam) Dates
Official SSAT Test Dates: 2021 thru 2022 Paper-Based SSAT Test Dates Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Special Accommodations Deadline October 16,…
Dandelion Dreams Essay | Top Harvard Personal Statement Examples
Top 50 Harvard Application Essay Example #50 Over the years, I've had the privilege to help many high schoolers write their personal statements. Fortunately,…
Top Personal Statement Examples: The Zebra College Essay
This is one of my favorite creative college essay examples for students. It shows how a student can answer the boring personal statement prompts…
Best Summer Programs for Elite High Schoolers
Elite Programs for High Schoolers Summer Programs at Harvard HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS The Pre-College Program and Secondary School Program (SSP) will be offered this…
Best List of Gifted & Summer Programs for Kids
Gifted Programs for 3 yos through 12th Grade Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) "Our core mission is to serve bright learners and…
"The education wasn't worth a damn. " ~Rainer Weiss, Nobel Laureate in Physics The Nobel Prize is one of the top accolades anybody can…