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Do AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment Classes Help My College Application? (Short Answer: Yes, But Let’s Break It Down)College Applications and AdmissionsAre AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or dual enrollment classes actually worth it fo...Read More
Should I Apply to a College Even If I Don’t Meet the GPA or Test Score Requirements? (Spoiler: Yes!)College Applications and AdmissionsSo you found your dream school, but there’s one tiny problem—your GPA or test scores aren’t quite hitting thei...Read More
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How Many Colleges Should I Apply To? (Because 1 Feels Too Risky and 20 Feels Like Overkill)College Applications and AdmissionsSo, you’re gearing up to apply to colleges, and you’re probably wondering: How many schools should I even appl...Read More
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Interview on the Youngpreneur Podcast – My Journey of founding Cirkled InCirkled In SpecificCirkled In was recently interviewed on the Youngpreneur podcast with Anjalee Naren, where our CEO shared her j...Read More
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Navigating Your Student Through a PandemicCirkled In SpecificAs we all face the effects of the current pandemic together, I am sharing with the parents and students I work...Read More