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College Shortcuts Insider: Beyond the Admissions Curtainwith Neha GuptaStep behind the velvet rope of elite college admissions.
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Episode 45: If My Kid Were Applying to College Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do — Grade by Grade (opens the original)
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What would you do differently if your child were starting the college admissions journey today? In this episode of CollegeShortcuts Insider, Neha breaks down exactly how she would approach college preparation at every grade level — from building strong academic foundations in middle school to creating a competitive college application in high school. We'll cover what students should focus on year by year, when to start preparing for standardized tests, how to build meaningful extracurriculars, w
EPISODE 42: How Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Finding the Right Number for You (opens the original)
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How many colleges should you actually apply to? In Episode 42, Neha breaks down how students can build a balanced college list without overwhelming themselves. Learn how to combine reach, target, and likely schools while considering acceptance chances, cost, financial aid, personal fit, and application workload. More applications don't always mean better results—it's about applying strategically to schools you'd genuinely be happy to attend.
Episode 42: International Applications Are Falling — What's Happening to U.S. Colleges? (opens the original)
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International applications to U.S. colleges are declining as visa delays, policy uncertainty, rising costs, and concerns about post-graduation opportunities reshape how students choose where to study. In Episode 41, Neha explores why applications from international students—particularly those from India—are falling, what this could mean for U.S. colleges, and how universities are responding with greater flexibility, clearer communication, and new recruitment strategies.
Episode 40: SAT & ACT Requirements Are Returning — What the Class of 2027 Needs to Know (opens the original)
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Standardized testing is making a major comeback in college admissions. In Episode 40 of CollegeShortcuts Insider: Beyond the Admissions Curtain , Neha breaks down why selective universities and major public institutions are bringing back SAT and ACT requirements, what the growing acceptance of the CLT means, and how students in the Class of 2027 should prepare. From changing test policies to merit scholarships and deciding when to start test prep, this episode gives families practical guidance f
Episode 39: What to Do While Waiting for College Admissions Decisions (opens the original)
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Waiting for college decisions can be one of the most stressful parts of the admissions process, but this time doesn't have to be spent constantly refreshing your inbox. In Episode 39 of CollegeShortcuts Insider: Beyond the Admissions Curtain , Neha shares productive ways students can use the waiting period while colleges review their applications. From searching for scholarships and staying focused on senior-year grades to researching colleges more deeply, preparing for freshman year, and handli
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