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It's okay to say NO!!


It’s okay to say NO!!




Invert, always invert


Invert, always invert




What DOES NOT MATTER in college admissions


What DOES NOT MATTER in college admissions



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This FIVE Minute Hack Will Make Your Life WAYYY Easier!!


This FIVE Minute Hack Will Make Your Life WAYYY Easier!!




I Got This Note From A Mother...I Cried When I Read It


I Got This Note From A Mother…I Cried When I Read It




What Classes Should You Take?


What Classes Should You Take?




Time Blocking – A College Admissions Hack


Time Blocking – A College Admissions Hack




Watch Alden's lightbulb moment; Every parent's dream


Watch Alden’s lightbulb moment; Every parent’s dream




Let's Talk Politics


Let’s Talk Politics




How to get into Harvard...backed by data


How to get into Harvard…backed by data




1 Thing I Learned EACH Year of College


1 Thing I Learned EACH Year of College




Meet Lily, Junior at Bishop Carroll HS (Wichita, KS)


Meet Lily, Junior at Bishop Carroll HS (Wichita, KS)




It's Cuffing Season....


It’s Cuffing Season….




10x is EASIER than 2x


10x is EASIER than 2x




Different > Difficult


Different > Difficult




Calling ALL Writers!


Calling ALL Writers!




From “no clue what I’m doing” to “100x more confident” in 398 days


From “no clue what I’m doing” to “100x more confident” in 398 days




Thomas is off to Vanderbilt!!


Thomas is off to Vanderbilt!!




How to Pick a Major for College Admissions


How to Pick a Major for College Admissions




Does it make the boat go faster?


Does it make the boat go faster?




FIVE Qualities of a Strong Supplemental Essay


FIVE Qualities of a Strong Supplemental Essay




Colleges Tell You EXACTLY What They’re Looking For; A guide to leveraging the common data set


Colleges Tell You EXACTLY What They’re Looking For; A guide to leveraging the common data set




Your Own Epic Quest: How Your College Journey Mirrors Classic Literary Adventures


Your Own Epic Quest: How Your College Journey Mirrors Classic Literary Adventures




JUMP AROUND! Charlie's going to University of Wisconsin - Madison!


JUMP AROUND! Charlie’s going to University of Wisconsin – Madison!




College Admissions is like a Video Game


College Admissions is like a Video Game




Changes to the ACT: Tigerway Tells You What you Need to Know!


Changes to the ACT: Tigerway Tells You What you Need to Know!




FIVE Qualities of a Strong Personal Statement


FIVE Qualities of a Strong Personal Statement




Does it make the boat go faster?


Does it make the boat go faster?




Teacher recs: juniors, don’t wait!


Teacher recs: juniors, don’t wait!




Elijah's Journey to Western Washington University!


Elijah’s Journey to Western Washington University!



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What is the Honors Section of the Common App?


What is the Honors Section of the Common App?




Why Applying Early Action Can Give You an Edge in College Admissions


Why Applying Early Action Can Give You an Edge in College Admissions




What to Track for College Admissions Success


What to Track for College Admissions Success




What is your family's "mean" when it comes to college planning?


What is your family’s “mean” when it comes to college planning?




From High School Athlete to Vanderbilt Football: Jack's Journey and Tips for Aspiring Collegiate Athletes


From High School Athlete to Vanderbilt Football: Jack’s Journey and Tips for Aspiring Collegiate Athletes




BAD advice...


BAD advice…




Class of 2024 Acceptance Review! (Full Breakdown)


Class of 2024 Acceptance Review! (Full Breakdown)




How I systematically studied...and got a perfect score on my ACT...


How I systematically studied…and got a perfect score on my ACT…




EVERYTHING You Need to Know About The Most Recent Change to The ACT


EVERYTHING You Need to Know About The Most Recent Change to The ACT




I have an embarrassing story from admissions...


I have an embarrassing story from admissions…




What is an Honors College?


What is an Honors College?




How to Build a Personalized School List


How to Build a Personalized School List




Should you set up an intro call?


Should you set up an intro call?




Breaking Down the Different College Admissions Windows


Breaking Down the Different College Admissions Windows




Navigating the AP vs. IB Decision


Navigating the AP vs. IB Decision




You don’t need to be busy to succeed in admissions


You don’t need to be busy to succeed in admissions




Your teen just needs these TWO things to completely thrive...


Your teen just needs these TWO things to completely thrive…




FIVE Brainstorming Activities For Your Personal Statement


FIVE Brainstorming Activities For Your Personal Statement




A proven path to a perfect score on the ACT/SAT (From a student who did it)


A proven path to a perfect score on the ACT/SAT (From a student who did it)




Welcome, Krishna Family!


Welcome, Krishna Family!




How to Balance School and Activities


How to Balance School and Activities




FOUR college admissions podcasts to listen to right now


FOUR college admissions podcasts to listen to right now




The Uncomfortable Truth about College Admissions


The Uncomfortable Truth about College Admissions




Parents...it's time to give your child agency!


Parents…it’s time to give your child agency!




Check Out This New Tool For Your College List!


Check Out This New Tool For Your College List!



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Knowledge is Power - EA/ED --> RD


Knowledge is Power – EA/ED –> RD




Deep Dive: Our Head of College Coaching, Piotr


Deep Dive: Our Head of College Coaching, Piotr




You Asked, We Answered


You Asked, We Answered




How Should A Student Allocate Time to Their Numerous Activities?


How Should A Student Allocate Time to Their Numerous Activities?




To my high schoolers: How to overcome the pains of writing (from a former high schooler)...


To my high schoolers: How to overcome the pains of writing (from a former high schooler)…




ATTN: Rising HS Seniors!


ATTN: Rising HS Seniors!




Meet HS 2024 graduate, Addison!


Meet HS 2024 graduate, Addison!




2024 Was NOT Peak College Admissions Insanity


2024 Was NOT Peak College Admissions Insanity




The Single Most Important Skill in College Admissions is This...


The Single Most Important Skill in College Admissions is This…




Meet Our Team!


Meet Our Team!




Dartmouth re-instates mandatory SAT/ACT...what this means for high schoolers


Dartmouth re-instates mandatory SAT/ACT…what this means for high schoolers




Ask me anything!


Ask me anything!




If you actually complete these FOUR steps, college admissions will be a breeze


If you actually complete these FOUR steps, college admissions will be a breeze




What Does a Good Life Look Like?


What Does a Good Life Look Like?




Why a balanced school list is ESSENTIAL...and our favorite tools to create one


Why a balanced school list is ESSENTIAL…and our favorite tools to create one




From “Where do we begin?!” to Northeastern Class of ‘28


From “Where do we begin?!” to Northeastern Class of ‘28




Here are our favorite, 100% free, college planning resources


Here are our favorite, 100% free, college planning resources




Welcome, Caldwell Family!


Welcome, Caldwell Family!




Essay Writing with AI


Essay Writing with AI




Maximizing Your Summer Campus Visits


Maximizing Your Summer Campus Visits




How Constant Admissions Support Led me to Admission at 3 Great Colleges


How Constant Admissions Support Led me to Admission at 3 Great Colleges




8 Books We Recommend to All Our HS Students (And Parents!)


8 Books We Recommend to All Our HS Students (And Parents!)




Introducing Myself, Melina


Introducing Myself, Melina




Welcome to the Team, Melina!


Welcome to the Team, Melina!




USC, UNC...and now VANDERBILT Acceptance (A Case Study in Perseverence)


USC, UNC…and now VANDERBILT Acceptance (A Case Study in Perseverence)




What “Test Optional” Really Means for College Applications


What “Test Optional” Really Means for College Applications




Why being EFFECTIVE is far more important than being EFFICIENT (College Admissions Advice)


Why being EFFECTIVE is far more important than being EFFICIENT (College Admissions Advice)




Introducing our NEW Director of Student Admissions


Introducing our NEW Director of Student Admissions



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Once a Student, Always a Student


Once a Student, Always a Student




Meet a family (with a high schooler) you may relate to


Meet a family (with a high schooler) you may relate to




Welcome Jack, Kindra, and Karl! (With one choice, their college planning concerns are eliminated)


Welcome Jack, Kindra, and Karl! (With one choice, their college planning concerns are eliminated)




Meet Robert, Student at Boston College


Meet Robert, Student at Boston College




Bumping this - FULL Interview - Low Class Rigor, No Test Scores & Vanderbilt Acceptance


Bumping this – FULL Interview – Low Class Rigor, No Test Scores & Vanderbilt Acceptance




Happy MDW! How to Spend Your Summers, Grade by Grade


Happy MDW! How to Spend Your Summers, Grade by Grade




Summer is Here; Solve 3 College Planning Hurdles in 1 Step


Summer is Here; Solve 3 College Planning Hurdles in 1 Step




Meet Chanin (Mother) & Anna Kate (HS Junior), Trophy Club, TX


Meet Chanin (Mother) & Anna Kate (HS Junior), Trophy Club, TX




NEW Video Release: Full Interview - Low Class Rigor, No Test Scores & Vanderbilt Acceptance


NEW Video Release: Full Interview – Low Class Rigor, No Test Scores & Vanderbilt Acceptance




Meet Mike, Father of Alex


Meet Mike, Father of Alex




Standardized Testing in 2023— What’s New


Standardized Testing in 2023— What’s New




2 Tips for a Standout College Essay


2 Tips for a Standout College Essay




The First Ivy League Interview is Live


The First Ivy League Interview is Live




High Schoolers - How to Appreciate the Moment Even in Times of Stress


High Schoolers – How to Appreciate the Moment Even in Times of Stress




Meet Gabrielle (HS Junior), San Antonio, TX


Meet Gabrielle (HS Junior), San Antonio, TX




Emily & Katie, Live video from ND accepted students day!


Emily & Katie, Live video from ND accepted students day!




I Want to Tell You a Story...


I Want to Tell You a Story…




Here's the Exact Optimal Time to Start College Planning (DATA inside)


Here’s the Exact Optimal Time to Start College Planning (DATA inside)




Meet Piper, “10x Less Stressed in 45 Min” (Riverside, IL)


Meet Piper, “10x Less Stressed in 45 Min” (Riverside, IL)




Welcome, Surakanti Family!


Welcome, Surakanti Family!




Last Time’s Study Tip…Mother Sends Email of Real, Live Results for Her High Schooler


Last Time’s Study Tip…Mother Sends Email of Real, Live Results for Her High Schooler




14 Years Ago Today I Got into Vanderbilt...14 Lessons Learned Since


14 Years Ago Today I Got into Vanderbilt…14 Lessons Learned Since




MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Biggest Offer in 14+ Years...


MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Biggest Offer in 14+ Years…




It’s (Almost) Essay Writing Season; How to Set Yourself Up for Success


It’s (Almost) Essay Writing Season; How to Set Yourself Up for Success



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How to find your 'diamond in the rough' school for your high schooler


How to find your ‘diamond in the rough’ school for your high schooler




Developing a 'Spike' - The most fun, genuine, and smartest way to gain admission into your dream college


Developing a ‘Spike’ – The most fun, genuine, and smartest way to gain admission into your dream college




Stanford = 3.9% acceptance rate, How to still get in when 96% don't


Stanford = 3.9% acceptance rate, How to still get in when 96% don’t




6/6 on acceptances and over $100k in scholarships so far...


6/6 on acceptances and over $100k in scholarships so far…




Everything you need to know about alumni interviews in a 3 minute read


Everything you need to know about alumni interviews in a 3 minute read




How we teach our students to narrow a college list


How we teach our students to narrow a college list




The Low Hanging Fruit In College Planning (Anyone can do this today)


The Low Hanging Fruit In College Planning (Anyone can do this today)




College planning: The 3 things we recommend HS juniors (and parents) do right now


College planning: The 3 things we recommend HS juniors (and parents) do right now




My grandmother taught me a valuable lesson…and I want to share it with you


My grandmother taught me a valuable lesson…and I want to share it with you




Has your high schooler planned their summer yet?


Has your high schooler planned their summer yet?




Notre Dame admissions wrote our student a handwritten note…I was blown away by what it said…


Notre Dame admissions wrote our student a handwritten note…I was blown away by what it said…




Actionable, 14-min exercise to change your high schooler’s life


Actionable, 14-min exercise to change your high schooler’s life




'23 Wrapped (What a year!), BIG Plans in '24


’23 Wrapped (What a year!), BIG Plans in ’24




College search: Don't know where to begin? Start with THIS, TODAY


College search: Don’t know where to begin? Start with THIS, TODAY




Give your high schooler this ONE gift...and watch their dream college chances skyrocket


Give your high schooler this ONE gift…and watch their dream college chances skyrocket




Interview with Dartmouth Class of 2027 Student, Jack Beecher


Interview with Dartmouth Class of 2027 Student, Jack Beecher




Parting Advice from Jack Beecher Part 2


Parting Advice from Jack Beecher Part 2




Parting Advice from Jack Beecher Part 1


Parting Advice from Jack Beecher Part 1




Boston College Off the Waitlist!


Boston College Off the Waitlist!




The Ivy Roadmap is Live


The Ivy Roadmap is Live



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A College Planning Case Study: From ‘Uncertain’ to ‘Supported, Encouraged, Accomplished’ in 7 Days


A College Planning Case Study: From ‘Uncertain’ to ‘Supported, Encouraged, Accomplished’ in 7 Days




Want to feel Excited and Confident for College Admissions? Here’s how


Want to feel Excited and Confident for College Admissions? Here’s how




August 1st: The Common App is Live—Here’s How to be Prepared


August 1st: The Common App is Live—Here’s How to be Prepared




Removing The Fluff So You Can Be Confident in College Admissions


Removing The Fluff So You Can Be Confident in College Admissions




A Proven Path to Perfect Scores on the ACT/SAT


A Proven Path to Perfect Scores on the ACT/SAT




Using Math to Optimize Your College Admissions Journey


Using Math to Optimize Your College Admissions Journey




Interview with 2027 Harvard Admit: Trinity Dysis


Interview with 2027 Harvard Admit: Trinity Dysis




Different > Difficult - The Most Important Tip for College Admissions


Different > Difficult – The Most Important Tip for College Admissions




Interview with 2027 Stanford Admit: Vi Beauchan


Interview with 2027 Stanford Admit: Vi Beauchan




The Data Says Start College Planning Now


The Data Says Start College Planning Now




Feeling Good About All Things College Admissions


Feeling Good About All Things College Admissions




How to Achieve 100% Confidence in College Admissions, Actually


How to Achieve 100% Confidence in College Admissions, Actually




Athletic Recruiting: A College Admissions Cheat Code


Athletic Recruiting: A College Admissions Cheat Code




From Stressed to Confident


From Stressed to Confident




Developing Multiple Spikes


Developing Multiple Spikes




How to Get Into Harvard & The Ivy League


How to Get Into Harvard & The Ivy League




 Off the Waitlist at Boston College


 Off the Waitlist at Boston College




 Developing a Spike — Setting yourself up for college admissions success


 Developing a Spike — Setting yourself up for college admissions success




Hear From a Real Student & Parent: Their College Planning Advice


Hear From a Real Student & Parent: Their College Planning Advice




The Stress of College Admissions Gone in Days


The Stress of College Admissions Gone in Days




It’s Essay Writing Season


It’s Essay Writing Season




There are TWO Steps in College Admissions


There are TWO Steps in College Admissions



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How to “Not be stressed at all” About Admissions…Seriously! (Real, Live, Example!)


How to “Not be stressed at all” About Admissions…Seriously! (Real, Live, Example!)




Interviews with Ivy Bound Seniors Coming Soon


Interviews with Ivy Bound Seniors Coming Soon




What Actually Happens in our Program – A Real 1:1 Call, Coach & Student


What Actually Happens in our Program – A Real 1:1 Call, Coach & Student




Families Return to our Program Often – Here’s Why


Families Return to our Program Often – Here’s Why




RD vs REA vs ED vs EA: What’s the difference?


RD vs REA vs ED vs EA: What’s the difference?




Colleges Tell You What They’re Looking For – A guide to leveraging the common data set


Colleges Tell You What They’re Looking For – A guide to leveraging the common data set




I’m Going to Dartmouth - Current Senior, Jack Beecher


I’m Going to Dartmouth – Current Senior, Jack Beecher




How to Spend Your Summers, Grade by Grade


How to Spend Your Summers, Grade by Grade




How to Find the Right College for You


How to Find the Right College for You




We Launched a Podcast


We Launched a Podcast




Become a Focused Student and Crush College Admissions


Become a Focused Student and Crush College Admissions




How to Know What Size School is Right for You


How to Know What Size School is Right for You




Find the Perfect College for Your Child


Find the Perfect College for Your Child




Waitlisted? Here’s What to Do


Waitlisted? Here’s What to Do




Don’t Miss Your “Diamond in the Rough” School


Don’t Miss Your “Diamond in the Rough” School




Time Horizons in College Admissions


Time Horizons in College Admissions




Accepted into Vanderbilt, Rejected from Georgia Tech?


Accepted into Vanderbilt, Rejected from Georgia Tech?




Jack Beecher College Case Study


Jack Beecher College Case Study




The Power of a Step-by-Step System for Admissions


The Power of a Step-by-Step System for Admissions




How to Make the Most of Your College Campus Visits


How to Make the Most of Your College Campus Visits




From “Not Knowing Where to Start” to Dream School Acceptance


From “Not Knowing Where to Start” to Dream School Acceptance




Bucket schools, reduce stress: Safety, Probable, Target, Reach


Bucket schools, reduce stress: Safety, Probable, Target, Reach




Find The Overlap! Two Ways to Conquer Building Your School List


Find The Overlap! Two Ways to Conquer Building Your School List



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How to Write A Killer College Essay


How to Write A Killer College Essay


It all begins with an idea.



From Overwhelmed and Stress to Feeling Motivated for College Admissions


From Overwhelmed and Stress to Feeling Motivated for College Admissions




Recording of Webinar with Larry Cheung


Recording of Webinar with Larry Cheung




Jack Beecher Introduction Blog


Jack Beecher Introduction Blog




Does the SAT still matter? Digital SAT, When to start studying & more!


Does the SAT still matter? Digital SAT, When to start studying & more!




SAT/ACT: Take each test once...blind! Seriously!


SAT/ACT: Take each test once…blind! Seriously!


Written by Jack Delehey on December 09th, 2022



Highschoolers - Appreciate the moment, think big picture & experience a newfound happiness


Highschoolers – Appreciate the moment, think big picture & experience a newfound happiness


Written by Jack Delehey on December 02nd, 2022



One of my students just received $88k in merit scholarships; How scholarships work!


One of my students just received $88k in merit scholarships; How scholarships work!


Written by Jack Delehey on November 18th, 2022



Senior Celebration: From ‘overwhelmed’’ to dream college acceptance in 1 year


Senior Celebration: From ‘overwhelmed’’ to dream college acceptance in 1 year


It all begins with an idea.



Cornell: 31% to 8% Acceptance, How to Still Get In


Cornell: 31% to 8% Acceptance, How to Still Get In




Congratulations, Class of 2022!


Congratulations, Class of 2022!


It all begins with an idea.



College Planning: Teenagers need a WHY and a WHEN


College Planning: Teenagers need a WHY and a WHEN




The #1 Most Important Factor For a Successful College Planning Process


The #1 Most Important Factor For a Successful College Planning Process




College Planning: Don’t know where to start? Start with a case study


College Planning: Don’t know where to start? Start with a case study




The 2 College Admissions Cheat Codes (5x Chances Immediately)


The 2 College Admissions Cheat Codes (5x Chances Immediately)




How to organize your college list, find patterns, and narrow effectively


How to organize your college list, find patterns, and narrow effectively




College planning: The 3 things HS Juniors (and their parents) should do right now


College planning: The 3 things HS Juniors (and their parents) should do right now




Does your child have a “different > difficult” project? They should.


Does your child have a “different > difficult” project? They should.




Here are my favorite, 100% free, college planning resources


Here are my favorite, 100% free, college planning resources




What one thing your child should do today (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)


What one thing your child should do today (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)




Here’s what true student growth looks like


Here’s what true student growth looks like




Getting recruited isn't always about being the best


Getting recruited isn’t always about being the best




Should I send my test scores to a “test optional” school?


Should I send my test scores to a “test optional” school?



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Study habits last a lifetime (and my top 3 study tips)


Study habits last a lifetime (and my top 3 study tips)




What the 2022 admissions cycle taught us (from Larry Cheung)


What the 2022 admissions cycle taught us (from Larry Cheung)




How to spend your summers (what college adm is looking for)


How to spend your summers (what college adm is looking for)




Last week’s study tip…mother sends email of real, live results for her high schooler


Last week’s study tip…mother sends email of real, live results for her high schooler




College planning: This should be step 1 for every single family


College planning: This should be step 1 for every single family




Michigan, Georgia Tech, UT-Austin, & Tulane!


Michigan, Georgia Tech, UT-Austin, & Tulane!




Boston College-Bound (Off the waitlist!)


Boston College-Bound (Off the waitlist!)




The State of Standardized Testing in 2022: Jack Delehey & Larry Cheung


The State of Standardized Testing in 2022: Jack Delehey & Larry Cheung




The most important thing to help your high schooler gain confidence


The most important thing to help your high schooler gain confidence




From stress & confusion…to UChicago Class of 2026!


From stress & confusion…to UChicago Class of 2026!




Juniors, why you should take the SAT & ACT the first time without studying…seriously


Juniors, why you should take the SAT & ACT the first time without studying…seriously




When my former students go above and beyond to help current ones…


When my former students go above and beyond to help current ones…




2 ED Acceptances: Congrats Brian & Olivia, UVA & Villanova Class of 2026!


2 ED Acceptances: Congrats Brian & Olivia, UVA & Villanova Class of 2026!




My grandfather taught me a valuable lesson…and I want to share it with you


My grandfather taught me a valuable lesson…and I want to share it with you




The status of “test-optional” in the US & more: first ever Larry Cheung newsletter takeover


The status of “test-optional” in the US & more: first ever Larry Cheung newsletter takeover




Help congratulate Molly on not 1, but 2 college acceptances!


Help congratulate Molly on not 1, but 2 college acceptances!




Teacher recs, JUNIORS, why you should ask for them this winter


Teacher recs, JUNIORS, why you should ask for them this winter




Here’s what a 10 month complete student transformation looks like


Here’s what a 10 month complete student transformation looks like




Q&A: The #1 trait that separates prepared families from the rest (college planning)


Q&A: The #1 trait that separates prepared families from the rest (college planning)




HS Juniors: Pro tip-write your college essay this summer


HS Juniors: Pro tip-write your college essay this summer




HS students: why you should study in 50 min chunks with 10 min breaks


HS students: why you should study in 50 min chunks with 10 min breaks




A tool to help your child make a thoughtful college decision


A tool to help your child make a thoughtful college decision




HS Seniors, Juniors, Sophs: What should you do TODAY?


HS Seniors, Juniors, Sophs: What should you do TODAY?




My child’s high school doesn’t offer many AP classes…


My child’s high school doesn’t offer many AP classes…




College, where to start: think big, small, rural, urban


College, where to start: think big, small, rural, urban




Should your child apply Early Decision?


Should your child apply Early Decision?