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A group of college students laughing together in a classroom - Planning of Westchester
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  • 16 May, 2021

A CRAZY ADMISSIONS SEASON IN REVIEW

As more data on college admissions this year becomes available, we’ve identified some emerging trends. We’ve been following the impacts…

A depressed student sitting on a dock - Planning of Westchester
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  • 13 May, 2021

FIGHTING THE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS THAT THE PANDEMIC IS LEAVING BEHIND

For many Americans, the spring of 2021 has been the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. With the…

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  • 10 May, 2021

WHY YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY MAY BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR TEST SCORES

As we all know, the college application can be a long and complicated endeavor. We can think of the college…

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  • 08 May, 2021

THE SILVER LINING OF THE WAITLIST

We could say that the word “wait” is the word of the year: waiting for the end of the lockdown,…

Getting into college - Planning of Westchester
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  • 29 Apr, 2021

HOW INCOMING FIRST-YEARS CAN MANAGE THEIR COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS

Getting into college is a major achievement. Especially in the aftermath of pandemic drama, this years’ seniors may feel even…

Teacher guiding young students - Planning of Westchester
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  • 22 Apr, 2021

Building Your College Profile

TIPS FOR CURRENT SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS High school students have been enormously impacted by the pandemic this year, and last.…

Keep calm and get 4.0 GPA - Planning of Westchester
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  • 08 Apr, 2021

THE MOST COMMON COLLEGE MISCONCEPTIONS THAT NEED TO BE BUSTED

When it comes to applying for college, students are often primed for a period of intense stress. They know that…

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  • 11 Mar, 2021

RECOGNIZING BUYERS FROM SELLERS IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH

How to build a balanced college list When students start thinking about their college lists, a few key questions come…

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  • 25 Feb, 2021

HOW THE TEST-OPTIONAL WAVE WILL IMPACT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

In the midst of college application season, students are at a critical moment in their lives as they navigate how…

A student studying in her room with a laptop - Planning of Westchester
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  • 04 Feb, 2021

WILL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BE MORE COMPETITIVE THAN EVER?

WILL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BE MORE COMPETITIVE THAN EVER FOR 2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES? With application deadlines nearing for some, students…

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  • 20 Jan, 2021

COLLEGE BOARD DROPS THE SAT OPTIONAL ESSAY AND SUBJECT TESTS

In response to the crippling effect that the pandemic has had on colleges and students, the College Board has decided…

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  • 07 Jan, 2021

HOW COVID-19 IS CHANGING THE WAY WE FINANCE COLLEGE

While the pandemic has taken its toll on everyone, one silver lining is the changes to core Financial Aid submission.…