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The Real Purpose of the Personal Statement (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

When students sit down to write their personal statement, most assume they’re supposed to prove something: that they’re impressive enough, smart enough, or that they’ve overcome something big enough to deserve a spot at their dream school. But here’s the truth:The personal statement isn’t about proving yourself.It’s about revealing yourself. This is your chance to […]

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Summer College Plan for Rising Seniors

If you’ve just wrapped up junior year—congratulations. You’ve made it through one of the most academically challenging years of high school. Now, summer is your most strategic opportunity to reduce the pressure of senior fall and strengthen your college applications. By using June, July, and August wisely, you can walk into senior year with confidence,

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College Admissions Advice for Masco Students (From an Alum and Local Counselor Who Gets It)

If you’re a Masconomet Regional High School student—or the parent of one—you probably know how overwhelming the college admissions process can feel. Between school, sports, activities, and just trying to be a teenager, it’s a lot. I work with families right here in Topsfield and the surrounding area to simplify this process. You don’t need

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Standardized Testing

Standardized testing is an unfortunate yet integral aspect of the college application process. As more colleges move away from test-optional policies, I anticipate that standardized test scores will remain a critical factor in evaluating applications, particularly for competitive programs such as engineering, computer science, and other highly selective fields. As an educational consultant, my role

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