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Jun 2025
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To set up a complimentary strategy call, CLICK HERE.  What makes a college essay stand out at top schools like Harvard, Stanford, or Yale? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Marcus, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, bestselling author of Acceptance, and former high school teacher, to unpack the art of storytelling in college applications. Dave shares ti ... Show More
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