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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would love recommendations (from instagram, YouTube, podcasts etc) when it comes to staying on top of best practices, updates, and trends in college admissions. Thanks![/quote]

Make sure you review the College Data Set information for schools on your list, research the majors thoroughly, investigate institutional priorities and strategic plans of schools.

I think the advisor fit somewhat depends on your student. I have a current applicant that has strong stats and is a good writer so is taking a shot at some top schools. I think that DC submitted compelling applications but still awaiting most results, as opted not to ED/SCEA.

It's dated material (2020), but I think that the Admitium $200 masterclass teaching writing approaches is worth the money. I wish that he would update it to include things like Glimpse video advice but the writing techniques/strategies are solid, especially if you have an intellectual/wonky type of kid.

I am a Sara Harberson fan generally but agree with others that we used some advice and ignored others. I think that her marketing instincts are generally strong, but sometimes example language is a little cheesy and I think that offering general advice for all applicants in AN sometimes doesn't translate for students applying to elite schools. Her framework and book for creating a Soundbite were helpful for DC. My DC used the tools in some of her handouts from her monthly zooms, and especially liked her approach for contextualizing activities and making them engaging to read vs a resume list. DC did not follow her advice at all for essays, other than trying not to "hammer" or be repetitive with elements of the application. Her restrictions and rules for essay topics were (for DC) too formulaic and limiting.

The recorded Yale podcast is helpful for the Yale application.

If you opt to check out the Game podcast, I suggest you read the transcripts instead. The podcasts have some helpful nuggets but generally are too long/repetitive. He is good at illustrating creating a hook and supporting evidence in the application narrative.

Tineocollegeprep seems to be a good guy and has helpful videos. Worth a follow IMO.

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Please come back and let us know how it works out for your DC this round. I agree with all of what you said… also joined Application Nation with SH. Ignored some advice (AP scores and not writing the common app essay about an activity, DC write about his number 1 activity on his list so I couldn’t even get feedback on his topic!) DC was accepted SCEA to top choice. Best of luck to your DC in the regular round!!! [/quote]

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