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

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The discussion centers on the challenges high school students face when applying to top colleges in the United States, particularly from the perspective of Long Islanders. It emphasizes the necessity of a strategic approach to college applications rather than solely targeting prestigious institutions. The insights shared reflect ongoing trends in college admissions, highlighting that the advice remains pertinent even after two decades.

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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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