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Metrics That Matter: Admit Rates, Yield Rates, and Retention Rates
College Admissions Metrics: A Quick Guide.
Feb 12, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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The "Sniff Test": What I’ve learned from 15 years in college admissions.
In my 15+ years as a college counselor, I’ve developed what I call the “sniff test.” When I look at a file, the first thing I’m hunting for is a spike…
Jan 15
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Carrie Jorgenson
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College Spotlight: University of Kansas
Get the inside scoop on KU.
Jan 8
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Carrie Jorgenson
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College Spotlight: The University of San Francisco (USF)
Feb 26, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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Ace Your College Essays
May 20, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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Spring Break College Tours: Your Actionable Guide
Apr 2, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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Don't Let Their Dream School Become Your Financial Nightmare
Jun 9, 2025
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Understanding Holistic Review in College Admissions
Dec 12, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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Flying Jets & Becoming Vets: Dr. Seuss & the Reality of College Majors
Mar 6, 2025
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Carrie Jorgenson
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