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It is telling that DCUM thinks ChatGPT can write brilliant essays and come up with striking T10 worthy narratives. Nope and nope.

I agree that the big CC firms don't do anything you couldn't do yourself, but if you can spend the money on a really qualified one - that is, a former AO - they can package an unhooked strong-stats student into an Ivy candidate IF you have to hire them by the start of junior year at the latest. Needless to say, that is  expensive. Still, knowing what I know now, it probably would have been worth the extra 20 or 30 grand.[/quote]

Agreed on the value of a really good independent counselor. As much as I’d like to think of my DC as the most special of snowflakes, the fact is they’re just one of too many qualified applicants. I’m convinced DC’s in-the-know counselor was a key lever in their T5 early admit this cycle. We paid a total of $22,500 for her services, but spent $0 on summer programs since her guidance helped DC win three fully funded scholarships/research opportunities in high school (which I’m sure ultimately boosted the strength of their college application, as well).[/quote]

We can’t afford a counselor. Would you mind sharing the summer programs and any tips to get in? Thanks in advance.[/quote]

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