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What to Do If You’re Waitlisted in Early Decision: A Step-by-Step Guide

Waitlisted by your Dream School? Dr. P. has a series of actionable tips and compassionate advice for both students and parents. And it might surprise you!

Why Applying Early Is More Important Than Ever In 2025

Are you confused by the alphabet soup of ED, EA, and RD? Are you wondering whether you should apply early decision, early action, or regular decision? Dr. P.’s got some definitions — and answers.

college, college counseling, college essays, college list, goal setting, personal statement, scheduling, teens, time management, summer, early decision, early action, regular decisionDominique PaduranoAugust 1, 2025Crimson CoachingComment

Can Humans or AI Provide Better College Application Help?

Beyond the essay, can AI help with the rest of the college application? Where, when, and what can AI do — and where do human college application helpers still provide unbeatable support?

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Build a Balanced College List to Have Options Next Spring

Not sure what kinds of and how many schools to put on your college list? Drawing lessons from the high school Class of 2025, Dr. P. shares her advice on balancing “reach,” “target,” and “likely” college to build your dream list.

college, college counseling, extracurriculars, goal setting, parent teen relationship, parenting, college listDominique PaduranoMay 1, 2025Crimson CoachingIECComment

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