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"Do You Need a Private College Counselor?" Akil Bello asks a big question.
8 independent college counselors offer perspective on why you might or might not choose to work with someone like us!
Mark Moody
Aug 153 min read
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About Independent College Counselors, and About Me
How my 25 years of experience distinguish me in an unregulated profession.
Mark Moody
Apr 305 min read
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"College Admissions: Is This the Beginning of the End for Early Decision?" from Town & Country
In this piece, James Murphy summarizes the state of Early Decision — both more prevalent than ever and precarious due to concerns about its use and abuse by colleges and by families who violate the binding agreement to attend. My thoughts? There are too many for one blog post, but ED is still an option that we have to discuss when highly selective colleges are on the table. However, the guiding questions are still: Am I in range of being admitted to this college? ED is not a
Mark Moody
Nov 124 min read
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Why Elite Colleges Are Still Accepting Students From Their Waitlists: MSquared in "Town & Country"
2025 has been a fascinating admission year, and one fraught with anxiety and pressure for college admission deans, as well as students...
Mark Moody
Aug 61 min read
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