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You've Applied to Private Schools...Now What?

Whew. You've done it. You conquered Ravenna. You’ve woken everybody up at 8am on a Saturday for virtual observations. You’ve tracked down transcripts, booked JATP appointments, and ironed first-day outfits. So….now what?

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Hungry for Change: Are Video Games the Answer to the SAT and ACT?

What if instead of studying for months and sitting for the ACT or SAT, you could just play….a video game? Harvard dropout and founder of Imbellus, Inc., an LA-based startup company is turning the college admissions monopoly on its head—and they’re getting noticed.

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7 Things I'm Currently Loving

One of my favorite reads from others’ little corners of the Internet is when they share their favorite items—be it books, restaurants, or Amazon buys. Today, I just thought I would do the same. This month, I’m highlighting 7 items that have found their way to my favorites list. From books and podcasts to emails and a local Atlanta hot spot, read on for the 7 things that are “sparking joy."

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