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- As a college-prep expert, I've learned admissions officers are looking for memorable students.
- Students should stop trying to appear impressive by joining a bunch of extracurriculars.
- Instead, they should find their core values and work on projects that fit within those values.
Before I became a college-prep expert, I was a high-school teacher. So I've spent years helping teens through their high-school careers and prepping for college.
Recently, I've noticed a shift in what college-admissions officers are looking for in applications from students.