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title: Blog | College Admission Advice | College Scholarships
description: Blog by College Bound Admissions Academy. Pittsburgh Premier College Admission and Financial Counselors.
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# Explore Our Blog

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### [The “Body Doubling Effect”: A Surprisingly Simple ADHD Study Hack](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-body-doubling-effect-a-surprisingly-simple-adhd-study-hack)

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### [Why Senioritis is a Risk You Can't Afford to Take](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/why-senioritis-is-a-risk-you-cant-afford-to-take)

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### [Writing a Letter of Continued Interest is Crucial After an EA Deferral](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/why-writing-a-letter-of-continued-interest-is-crucial-after-an-early-action-deferral)

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### [Understanding GPA and Class Rank: What You Need to Know](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/understanding-gpa-and-class-rank-what-you-need-to-know)

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### [Go for the Gap Year](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/go-for-the-gap-year)

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### [Use Summer for College Preparation](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/use-summer-for-college-preparation)

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### [What Keeps College Admission Officers Up at Night?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-keeps-college-admission-officers-up-at-night)

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### [The Hidden Cost of College](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-college)

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### [The Advantages of Work-Study](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-advantages-of-work-study)

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### [Making Final College Choices](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/making-final-college-choices)

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### [How to Plan College Visits](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/how-to-plan-college-visits)

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### [Is Majoring in History Worth It?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/is-majoring-in-history-worth-it)

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### [Comparing Financial Aid Packages](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/comparing-financial-aid-packages)

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### [Understanding Rank and GPA](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/understanding-rank-and-gpa)

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### [Conquering Test Anxiety](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/conquering-test-anxiety)

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### [Majoring in Women's Studies](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/majoring-in-womens-studies)

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### [Watch Out for Scholarship Scams](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/watch-out-for-scholarship-scams)

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### [Avoiding Senioritis](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/avoiding-senioritis)

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### [College Athletes and Recruiting](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/college-athletes-and-recruiting)

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### [Your Applications Are In—What Now?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/your-applications-are-in-what-now)

Dec 13, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/your-applications-are-in-what-now)

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### [What to Do If Deferred](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-to-do-if-deferred)

Dec 6, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-to-do-if-deferred)

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### [Acing the Interview](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/acing-the-interview)

Nov 22, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/acing-the-interview)

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### [The Public Ivies](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-public-ivies)

Nov 16, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-public-ivies)

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### [Big Fish or Little Fish?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/big-fish-or-little-fish)

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### [Unintended Impressions](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/unintended-impressions)

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### [How the SAT Differs from the ACT](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/how-the-sat-differs-from-the-act)

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### [Considering a Community College?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/considering-a-community-college)

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### [Tips for a Winning Essay](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/tips-for-a-winning-essay)

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### [The Rise in Test-Optional Admissions](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-rise-in-test-optional-admissions)

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### [Making the Most of Your High School Years](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/making-the-most-of-your-high-school-years)

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### [Rants, Raves, and Vents of College Admissions Officers](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/rants-raves-and-vents-of-college-admissions-officers)

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### [The Myth of the Well-Rounded Student](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-well-rounded-student)

Aug 6, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/the-myth-of-the-well-rounded-student)

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### [What Makes a College “Good”?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-makes-a-college-good)

Jul 21, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-makes-a-college-good)

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### [Financial Matters: Legal and Financial Issues Before College](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/financial-matters-legal-and-financial-issues-before-college)

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### [Should I Major in Business or Entrepreneurial Studies?](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/should-i-major-in-business-or-entrepreneurial-studies)

May 26, 2021 8:00:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/should-i-major-in-business-or-entrepreneurial-studies)

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### [8 Things to Know Before Going To College](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/8-things-to-know-before-going-to-college)

May 18, 2021 3:59:27 PM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/8-things-to-know-before-going-to-college)

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### [How Parents Can Help Seniors Deal With College Rejection](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/how-parents-can-help-seniors-deal-with-college-rejection)

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### [Wait-List Limbo: What To Do When You Are Waitlisted for College](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-are-waitlisted-for-college)

Apr 7, 2021 8:45:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-are-waitlisted-for-college)

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### [Financial Matters: How to Appeal Financial Aid](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/financial-matters-how-to-appeal-financial-aid)

Mar 31, 2021 12:21:41 PM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/financial-matters-how-to-appeal-financial-aid)

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### [College Visit Checklist](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/97759/college-visit-checklist)

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### [5 Tips For Staying Organized During The College Application Season](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/67252/5-tips-for-staying-organized-during-the-college-application-season)

Oct 22, 2013 8:30:00 AM [Read More](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/67252/5-tips-for-staying-organized-during-the-college-application-season)

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### [College Admission Essay Format](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/97386/college-admission-essay-format)

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### [Surviving College Admissions Season - A Pledge](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/87084/surviving-college-admissions-season-a-pledge)

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### [After You've Submitted Your College Applications](https://www.collegeboundacademy.com/blog/bid/90750/after-you-ve-submitted-your-college-applications)

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