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10/30/2025

This Halloween, Don’t Let Artificial Intelligence Suck the Soul From Your Applications!

Over the last couple of years, I have, like the rest of us, seen AI creep into college and graduate admissions, and before I go any further, be aware that I am going to tell you a scary story.

AI is both the monster and the bed that you can hide under. Need AI to help you organize your thoughts? It can do that, at least with the thoughts you give it. Need AI to help you understand the differences among top schools? It can do that too, though you should verify its findings. But this year,....

09/23/2025

When one of my students wanted to apply to a variety of colleges, she looked at the prompts and just saw black holes with no idea how she would fill them. In particular, prompts about diversity, contributing to the college community, and personal growth intimidated her—particularly in this difficu...

06/29/2025

University of Extremadura, Plasencia

05/27/2025

You might be thinking, “I’m surprised I was waitlisted at XYZ College.” And honestly? You’re not alone. Every year, strong students with solid GPAs, impressive test scores, and well-rounded applications are puzzled when they get placed on a college’s waitlist—especially at schools where ...

05/27/2025

https://www.forsterthomas.com/why-was-i-waitlisted-at-xy-z-college

You might be thinking, “I’m surprised I was waitlisted at XYZ College.” And honestly? You’re not alone. Every year, strong students with solid GPAs, impressive test scores, and well-rounded applications are puzzled when they get placed on a college’s waitlist—especially at schools where ...

04/14/2025

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02/12/2025

University of Glasgow veterinary and Med school

02/11/2025

Today has been all about the University of Glasgow School of Education!

02/01/2025

Brandon Mack--founder of B.Mac Strategies, and formerly with the International Association of College Admissions Counselors and Rice University's Associate D...