PinnedHolly McCord DuncanWhat The Data Says About College Applications in 2020–21 — Smart College AdmissionRumors and conjecture about what would happen with application numbers have caused great worry for many. The data is rolling in and here…Jan 31, 2021Jan 31, 2021
Holly McCord DuncanTo Test or Not To Test? That Is the Question.Sorry Shakespeare, but you didn’t apply to college during a pandemic and we have priorities!May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Holly McCord DuncanCollege Planning Tips for Quarantine — updated for 2021 — Smart College AdmissionIf you are a junior in high school right now and thinking about applying to college next year you may have a lot of questions and possibly…Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020
Holly McCord DuncanThe Cheapest College Might Leave You With Higher Debt. I’ll Prove it!When I meet with families starting the college search process the cost of college is often a huge worry. I get it, 78% of Americans live…Aug 13, 2019Aug 13, 2019
Holly McCord DuncanStop Asking “How Much Does College Cost?” Ask This Instead.When I was a college admission officer I gave more presentations than I can count. They were fairly predictable and at the end, someone…May 21, 2019May 21, 2019
Holly McCord DuncanWhat You Probably Don’t Know About the SAT But ShouldIT IS DIFFERENT THAN YOUR USUAL SCHOOL TESTMay 20, 2019May 20, 2019
Holly McCord DuncanWhat is an Optimal Child and What Are We Optimizing For?I help kids and families apply to college (the legit way for the record.) I love introducing families to schools that weren’t on their…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019