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Is Meritocracy Making Everyone Crazy?

Illustration of a person working at a desk on top of a graduation cap, with students of privilege being admitted and a worker pushing a cart full of boxes below.

If students of privilege are the ones who are admitted to elite colleges based on position and legacy rather than merit—then either meritocracy isn’t working properly or it wasn’t the right approach in the first place. Read on for the New Yorker’s take on elite higher education.

Monthly Update – September 2019

While you are still basking in the glow of a new school year, we want to take a moment to remind you that even though school can feel all consuming, try to build time into your day to explore something you find fulfilling. Balancing your schedule will lower your stress level and help you enjoy…

Monthly Update – August 2019

As summer winds down and the beginning of the school year looms, we’d like to share a few thoughts and ideas on how to hit the ground running this fall. As always, our mission is to provide you with excellent service and a best-fit outcome. Check out our Class of 2019 acceptances. Read our August newsletter here.