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How to become a "human being with immense potential."
I encountered this quote from Australian musician Nick Cave on the Marginalian, a philosophical, literary-minded site full of reflections...
Mark Moody
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Curriculum Matters: Language and Math
An important aspect of my work is helping young people make good decisions about their high school courses. Each year of high school...
Mark Moody
Apr 1, 20238 min read
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Teacher Recommendations: Making the Ask
In addition to your own writing in your college applications, there are a few supporting voices that help tell your story. Your school...
Mark Moody
Mar 29, 20239 min read
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What to do when you're waitlisted by a college
It's the time of year when admission decisions from the Regular Decision process are beginning to roll in! Most of the selective colleges...
Mark Moody
Mar 15, 20237 min read
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College Counseling for 9th and 10th graders?
I am frequently asked about college counseling for students in 8th, 9th, or 10th grades. Is it appropriate to be thinking about college...
Mark Moody
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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The Big 6: College Experiences that Shape Fulfilling Futures
The key to a transformative educational experience in college is *engagement*. When researching colleges, it's tempting to hang your...
Mark Moody
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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After You Hit "Submit"
Here's the follow-up to my last post, "Before you hit 'submit.'" Perhaps unsurprisingly to my clever followers, it is entitled, "After...
Mark Moody
Nov 5, 20223 min read
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Before You Hit "Submit"
For many students, their first college applications will be sent out for November 1 deadlines. Below are some tips and tricks for making...
Mark Moody
Oct 26, 20223 min read
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Thank Your School Counselor!
As October keeps flowing toward November and the first major rounds of application deadlines, let's all give a shout-out to the...
Mark Moody
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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