I'm a college-admissions expert. Here's how to ace the alumni interview and get accepted to the college of your dreams.

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You can ace your alumni interview.

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I'm a college-admissions expert and father. Here's how I'm ensuring my children are set up for college.

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My son is applying to 17 colleges. The stress is becoming too much for both of us.

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I'm a history professor. Here's what students need to know about choosing a major so they succeed in college.

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Choosing a major can be difficult.

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Growing up in Uruguay, I thought college was a pipe dream. But I was accepted into Harvard with no help from consultants or private tutors.

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Getting into Harvard on his own was not easy.

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I worry I got into Yale only because I'm Black. I now do everything I can to prove I belong.

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I'm a college admissions expert. Here's my advice on what you should and shouldn't do on your applications.

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I'm a college-admissions expert. Don't join extracurriculars just so you have an impressive résumé — schools will see right through it.

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