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(written by Lori McCormick) As an independent college admissions advisor, I am often asked when is the right time to prepare for standardized testing. My area of expertise lies in the logistics behind the college application: planning a successful and enriching four-year high school career, generating a realistic list of colleges, personal statement/essay development, guiding […]

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