Do We Want You in Our College Community?
College admissions readers have that question. What question do you have of colleges? Summer's in full swing. Whether they're lifeguards,...
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Nina Berler
- Jun 1
- 4 min
The college process is full of life skills - and lessons.
As Taylor said, we learn the most when we don’t make the cut. Two weeks ago, I traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Independent...
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Nina Berler
- Jan 7
- 4 min
Trick Question: What activities look good for college?
Getting to the core of the matter – and the curriculum Welcome 2022! In this new year, we counselors have our own improvement-driven...
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Nina Berler
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Who’s Bucking the Trends in Testing and Liberal Arts Education?
“Prepare for the Largest Data Load of the Year. Recruit the thousands of the juniors and sophomores who are joining Search this...
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Nina Berler
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Early Decision App is In. Now What?
Yesterday, I heard from a wonderful applicant. She had checked her Penn State portal, and there it was: her first acceptance! The student...
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Nina Berler
- Sep 23, 2021
- 4 min
While UW-Madison 2020 graduates, BC and Georgia Tech share admissions insights
Readers come to this blog to understand the ins and outs of the college application process. Over last weekend, I had the opportunity to...
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Nina Berler
- Nov 5, 2018
- 4 min
Early Decision week is over. Now what?
It’s a new week, complete with an election and no Early deadlines! If you’re the parent of a senior who’s just submitted, relax for a...
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Nina Berler
- May 18, 2018
- 3 min
Who thought that the royal wedding would bring new focus on college issues?
Between AP exams and PARCC testing, it hasn’t been a typical week around many high schools. Hopefully students, especially juniors, are...
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Nina Berler
- Mar 21, 2018
- 3 min
It’s spring. Will students blossom into the college applicants we know they can be?
It’s spring. Will students blossom into the college applicants we know they can be? It’ll take looking beyond the March Madness and...
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Nina Berler
- Mar 10, 2018
- 4 min
March Madness 2018 is heating up for college applicants!
This week, you may have felt the effects of a (hopefully final) winter storm, especially if you lost power. Some students feel powerless...
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Nina Berler
- Sep 10, 2017
- 5 min
Tips for Stressed Parents of College Applicants
Around the country, college students have moved in. (Barack and Michelle moved Malia into Harvard during the eclipse, the day before her...
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Nina Berler
- Aug 5, 2017
- 3 min
Get Online. College Applications are Live!
Are you getting ancy about college applications? Do you have or know rising seniors who are feeling the heat? unCommon Apps is ready to...
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Nina Berler
- Jul 8, 2017
- 4 min
What? Common App Essay Not Done?
A road trip, some time at the pool, and the Common App Personal Essay. What more could a student want? Here are some items to keep you...
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Nina Berler
- Jun 22, 2017
- 3 min
Parents: What Don’t You Know About College Applications?
It’s officially summer! Relax, enjoy, and don’t forget about college applications. Questions? unCommon Apps is around to provide answers....
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Nina Berler
- Jun 9, 2017
- 3 min
Summer Action Items for College Applicants
Depending on their high school, students have either taken final exams or switched into summer mode—unless they’re rising seniors. Here’s...
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Nina Berler
- May 19, 2017
- 5 min
Colleges Focus After National Decision Day
Until recently, the media has focused on college applicants and their admissions decisions. With National College Decision Day behind us,...
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Nina Berler
- May 5, 2017
- 4 min
For College Applicants, It’s Off to the Races
And they’re off . . . Could we have a bigger week for celebration (other than the last week of school)? Monday, May 1, was National...
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Nina Berler
- Mar 17, 2017
- 4 min
March Madness for College Applicants
We’re getting close. Within two weeks, certainly by the time March Madness concludes, seniors will have received the bulk of their...
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Nina Berler
- Feb 9, 2017
- 5 min
When Applying to Colleges, Is it Important to Show Love?
Who doesn’t love a snow day? As I create this post, snow is swirling, students are (probably still) sleeping, and parents are . . ....
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Nina Berler
- Jan 28, 2017
- 4 min
Big Wins and Small Victories in the College Process
Next weekend, the Falcons and Patriots will compete in Super Bowl LI. As each team knows, getting Super Bowl experience is nothing...
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