The Truth About College Admissions: Essays, Odds & Financial Reality
What does it really take to get into college today—and is it worth the cost?
In this episode of The Ol’ College Try, Peg Keough sits down with former Stanford student, longtime English teacher, and college essay expert Mark Hernandez to break down the realities of the admissions process. From the myth of “perfect stats” to the truth about how decisions are actually made, Mark shares what he saw firsthand after 25 years working with high-achieving students.
They dive into:
Why great grades and test scores aren’t enough anymore
The biggest mistakes students make on college essays (and how to…
The skinny
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