Scoir Blog

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The Importance of Celebrating Your College Applications

Maggie Caputo: November 15, 2022

Have you submitted your college applications? Congratulations! 🥳 Now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and even celebrate! We know how much...

Coalition's Fall Events

Elena Polin: September 08, 2022

Working on your college applications? Have questions about financial aid? Connect with the Coalition at panel discussions in the coming weeks for...

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

Elena Polin: May 31, 2022

Hey it’s Elena! Summer is HERE (thank gosh ☀️) and for right now, you’re probably thinking, “I’ll be watching 'Heartstopper' and seeing my friends...

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Money Matters: A Walkthrough of Financial Aid for College [Podcast]

Erin Barnes: September 30, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by...

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All Things Letters of Recommendation [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: May 19, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by...

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Tips for High Schoolers Beginning Their College Exploration [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: May 04, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by...

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Gaining a Foundational Understanding of College Testing [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: April 29, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, is joined by...

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Advice on High School Course Selection from Admission Professionals [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: April 15, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, has a...

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Tips for Making the Final Choice of College [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: April 08, 2021

This is an abridged transcription of a recent podcast episode where Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van Buskirk, talks...

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Students: Here's What to Understand About the Waitlist [Podcast]

Peter Van Buskirk: March 26, 2021

This is a transcription of a recent podcast episode where we sit down with Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter Van...