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Lilana Slater
1 day ago3 min read
It's Nothing Personal, Dear College Applicant: When You Don't Get In
I know. You feel a bit deflated, dejected, and confused. You put your whole self and soul into that college application. When your...
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Lilana Slater
Jan 82 min read
Where Have You Been?
That's a good question. Thank you if you've been wondering. My last blog post was February 7, 2024. What gives? Let's put it this way:...
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Lilana Slater
Feb 7, 20241 min read
College Fair Time - Let's Go!
The big one is coming to Cleveland! The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is hosting its huge college fair...
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Lilana Slater
Jan 24, 20243 min read
Welcome the Struggle, If You Can Find It
As owner and primary consultant of College Driven LLC for over 18 years, I've witnessed changes with each generation of students. I began...
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Lilana Slater
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Communications Between You and Admissions
In the last blog post about getting a deferred decision, I suggested that you are more than welcome to call your admission representative...
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Lilana Slater
Jan 3, 20244 min read
Deferred Admission Decision: Now What?
You did everything right. You were prepared. You submitted your application Early Action (non-binding). Months have passed and you get...
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Lilana Slater
Dec 13, 20234 min read
Dealing With Your College Admission Decisions
Accepted? Denied? Deferred? Waitlisted? Whether it went your way or not, your college admission decision is not a reflection of who you...
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Lilana Slater
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Juniors Start Searching Summer Programs Now
Don't let the snow on the ground and deep-diving temps fool you - it's not time to hibernate. To be a competitive applicant at highly...
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Lilana Slater
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Dear Parents of Seniors: Take it All In This Thanksgiving
I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you to soak it all in tomorrow. Next year's Thanksgiving will be very different from the one...
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Lilana Slater
Nov 8, 20233 min read
How Optional is Test-Optional?
Those who have been following me know how much I loathe standardized testing. I say the best thing that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Lilana Slater
Nov 1, 20233 min read
The First Hurdle - November 1: You Did It!
For many high school seniors, today marks the end of your first hurdle of college applications. It's November 1, which in college...
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Lilana Slater
Oct 18, 20236 min read
The Early Decision Application: Should You Do It?
There are three ways you may submit your college application: under Regular Decision, Early Action, or Early Decision. There's also...
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Lilana Slater
Sep 27, 20234 min read
HOCO Warning: Stop, Think, Avoid
Every year there are specifically two school events that leave any caring college counselor or consultant gasping for air come Monday...
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Lilana Slater
Sep 20, 20234 min read
To AP or Not to AP and Which APs?
Today's blog wraps up the four-part series: The High School Schedule for Highly Selective Colleges. In the first week, we discussed how...
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Lilana Slater
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Planning the Best High School Schedule for Top-Tier Colleges
Over the last couple of weeks, we've been focusing on high school classes; understanding your competition in this post, and this post on...
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Lilana Slater
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Anti-Study Hall Mentality
As we continue the discussion of ideal high school class schedules of highly selective college applicants from last week's blog, we move...
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Lilana Slater
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Your Competition is Sitting Right Beside You
Students who dream of getting into their college of choice immediately think that their competition is amongst the applications that come...
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Lilana Slater
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Before You Head Off to College Freshman Orientation
Your first year away at college will be an exciting one, for sure. College Driven offers this last piece of advice for all you high...
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Lilana Slater
Aug 2, 20231 min read
So It Begins
College Driven would like to welcome the Class of 2024 to the game! The Common Application for this admissions season is LIVE and in full...
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Lilana Slater
Jul 26, 20234 min read
The Truth About Merit and Full Ride Scholarships
Don't read this blog post if your family income is below $120,000. If your family falls below that income, chances are likely that the...
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