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Name: Lisa Cynamon Mayers
Date registered: June 1, 2011

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Sink or Swim — May 7, 2012
This Is It. — April 30, 2012
College Fair Mania — April 23, 2012
Waitlisted. Now what? — April 2, 2012
Some Tips for Academic Schedule Planning — March 19, 2012

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Jan
24

Summer: Endless Possibility

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A high school student’s ideal summer vacation should involve growth, learning, relaxation and fun. Summer is a time for exploration and skill building. It is an opportunity to extend learning beyond the confines of the classroom. Though it’s January and summer seems eons away, students and parents should begin discussing and researching summer options sooner …

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Jan
09

Simple Financial Assistance Tips

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I would never claim to be an expert on financial assistance, college financing plans or pretty much anything that has to do with the money side of college. Admissions, yes expert. Finances, not so much. Still I think it’s been important for me to gain a broad understanding of the financial assistance side of things. …

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Dec
13

Dear Alma Mater: Debating Legacy Preference

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In my ongoing quest to read the college admissions literary cannon (reminiscent of the days of being a history graduate student) I just completed The Price of Admission: How America’s Ruling Class Buys Its Way into Elite Colleges– and Who Gets Left Outside the Gates by Daniel Golden. Talk about an eye opening read. In …

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Dec
05

College Fair Thee Well

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I love a good college fair. There’s such an energy in the room as hundreds, sometimes thousands of students, glide from booth to booth charming college reps, collecting mountains of brochures, and rewriting name/address/email/major on dozens of contact cards. As an admissions counselor for a popular selective university, my booth tended to be extremely well …

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Nov
29

SAT Cheaters: A Short Additional Commentary

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The story of the Long Island students caught cheating on the SAT and ACT has been a media sensation. Ever since the story first broke in September, the media has focused considerable coverage on all angles– the students who cheated, the payments, their community, their high schools, the standardized tests. Today the last two students …

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Nov
22

Giving Thanks

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A roof over your head. Food on the table. Clothes on your body. Access to education. The ability to participate in endless athletics, community service, clubs and organizations. A mind to learn. A body healthy enough to accomplish your goals. Family and friends who nurture and support you. At this time of year it’s easy …

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Nov
14

Early Decision: The Waiting is the Hardest Part

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Thank you Tom Petty for providing this week’s blog title. Indeed, if you’ve submitted an early decision application, “the waiting is the hardest part.” So what is a student to do during this roughly one month of waiting? If you think the answer is nothing, you’re wrong. Let me share some tips on what to …

Tags: Admissions, Application, College, Essay, Organization, Preparation, Stress Management, Writing

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Nov
01

Namaste: The Intersection of Yoga and College Admissions

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I’ve been committing a big yoga no-no lately. As I’ve been so busy helping students with essay brainstorming and editing, Common Application reviews, and the impending doom of looming deadlines, I’ve been neglecting my focus in yoga. Over the last couple of weeks, as my mind has wandered from downward facing dog, eagle pose and …

Tags: Admissions, Admissions counselor, Application, College, Essay, Organization, Preparation, Stress Management

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Oct
17

Acing the Interview

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Many of you seniors will begin to be contacted over the next few weeks and months about admissions interviews. Here are some no nonsense Dos and Donts to prepare you for your interview. And please allow me the liberty of just one cliche– the best advice of all is to be your wonderful, amazing, fascinating …

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Oct
04

Straightforward Decision Deadline Facts

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In years past, there were just a few types of admission plans, and just a few deadlines to watch. Things have really changed! Now there are many variations of the main types of admission plans, and the deadlines vary greatly. Once you’ve narrowed down your list to a comfortable number of reach (a little bit …

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Summer: Endless Possibility

Simple Financial Assistance Tips

Dear Alma Mater: Debating Legacy Preference

College Fair Thee Well

SAT Cheaters: A Short Additional Commentary

Giving Thanks

Early Decision: The Waiting is the Hardest Part

Namaste: The Intersection of Yoga and College Admissions

Acing the Interview

Straightforward Decision Deadline Facts

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