Schools Navigating the College Quest: Insider Advice for High School Students | Newsday

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The discussion highlights the increasing challenges high school students face when applying to top colleges in the U.S., particularly in the context of Long Island. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having a clear strategy for college applications, advising against solely targeting prestigious "brand name" schools. This approach, deemed relevant both now and two decades ago, suggests that students should consider a broader range of institutions to enhance their chances of acceptance and find a suitable fit for their educational goals.
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We have had many high school students asking about getting into college. So I thought that I would highlight the current situation of the difficulties of getting into top colleges around the US. This news article, while predominantly is from the perspective of Long Islanders, is also quite relevant in describing the present trend.

http://www.newsday.com/news/printed...637apr29,0,1842097.story?coll=ny-linews-print

It is why I have described in my essay on why one needs a clear strategy in college applications, and not to only aim for those "brand name" schools. This advice was relevant 20 years ago, and it is definitely relevant especially today.

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