“Congratulations, you won!”  Ever seen that on an envelope in your mail or in the subject line of an email?  Usually they are just advertisements promising something too good to be true, but would you believe some colleges use this same advertising technique?

As soon as you take the SAT or even the PSAT*, colleges will start sending you information.  You’ll receive emails, brochures, even applications.  Some of the information might be generic, but some of it might be personalized just for you.  It’s easy to read a letter with your name on it inviting you to visit the school or some other personalized offer and think that the school is holding a spot for you.  But don’t be fooled! Read the rest of this entry »

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