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[quote=Anonymous]We used a consultant who also provided test prep. Waste of money imho. The essay they worked on with my kid was awful. It was the classic approach they give kids on college essay thematic storytelling. Because we applied to catholic schools, I drew on my old school catholic approach and we ended up doing our own essays. Test prep did nothing other than make my kid more comfortable with time management. Kid got into the two schools they applied to, but I’m convinced it’s because we worked the Rolodex and got extra recommendations from prominent people affiliated with the school. Plus, we didn’t ask for FA. Lastly, my kid is outgoing and charming…and did something to distinguish themselves on shadow days (eg, actively participated in class and made a self-deprecating joke). [/quote]
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