Admissions / Mental Health / Testing

College Admissions… The Competitive Arms Race

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College admissions have long been a beacon of meritocracy and upheld the promise that hard work, dedication, and talent would lead to success. However, the reality of college admissions today is a […]

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Education / Grades / Testing

My Plan is to Study Without a Plan

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My family members are highly organized people who stick to schedules. Take my elder sister as an example. During weekends, she wakes up at eight o’clock in the morning the second the […]

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Admissions / School / Testing

Standardized Testing Needs to Change

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Standardized testing, a haunting test. A test that determines your college admissions, whether you will get scholarships, and in a way, rates your intelligence.  Over 64% of Americans feel like these tests are emphasized […]

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