Steve Gardner

Education 2024-03-27T15:20:07Z

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Ivy League admission decisions are coming on Ivy Day. Here's what to do if you've been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted.

Ivy Day is when Ivy League schools release admissions decisions. A college expert says students need to remember their worth no matter what.

Education 2024-01-17T16:05:09Z

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Don't worry if you didn't get accepted early decision, an admissions expert says — you could still end up at your dream college

If you applied for early decision and got rejected or deferred, an admissions expert says your college dreams aren't over. You just need the right fit.

Education 2023-12-11T14:07:01Z

I'm a college-admissions expert. Here's how to ace the alumni interview and get accepted to the college of your dreams.

A college-admissions expert says you should prepare a response for the first and last questions, but the rest of the conversation should feel like you're making a friend.

Parenting 2023-11-30T15:21:57Z

I'm a college-admissions expert and father. Here's how I'm ensuring my children are set up for college.

As a college-admissions expert, I'm making sure my kids aren't just chasing achievements and are curious about the world so they become better humans, not better applicants.

Education 2023-10-24T15:33:46Z

I'm a college admissions expert. Here's my advice on what you should and shouldn't do on your applications.

Plan ahead and avoid desperation when applying to colleges. And never annoy, offend, or confuse the admissions team.

Education 2023-09-07T14:57:48Z

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I'm a college-admissions expert. Don't join extracurriculars just so you have an impressive résumé — schools will see right through it.

You should not join extracurriculars just to buff up your college app. Instead, students need to find their core values and follow them, according to an admissions expert.

Parenting 2023-07-16T09:57:00Z

I'm a dad and an expat. Here's how I'm raising third culture kids.

A third culture kid grows up outside either parent's culture. Visiting each heritage country and speaking multiple languages helps, an expat dad says.