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Kevin McMullin

Kevin McMullin is the founder and Head of Talent at Collegewise. He is the author of If the U Fits: Expert Advice on Finding the Right College and Getting Accepted and pens at least one entry every day here on his blog. Kevin is a graduate of UC Irvine with majors in English and history (where he answered, “What will you do with those majors?” approximately 783 times), and he has a college counseling certificate from UCLA.

College Admissions

Little League Baseball and College Admissions
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By Kevin McMullin
May 1, 2025 | 5 minute read

With baseball season upon us, I recently completed my first task as coach of my neighborhood Little League team: send a warm welcome email to the parents of all our players.

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Turn college into career prep
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By Kevin McMullin
April 30, 2025 | 3 minute read

Many families want to draw a straight line between a college student’s major and his or her future career plans. If you’re one of those 17-year-olds who has already decided what you want to...

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How to build a remarkable college career
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By Kevin McMullin
April 30, 2025 | 4 minute read

The tide of college discussions is slowly shifting from “How do I get into a good school?” to “How do I make college worth it?” It’s a healthy shift, especially as the cost of college...

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What’s beneath the surface?
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By Kevin McMullin
April 24, 2025 | 2 minute read

In their efforts to impress colleges, many students focus only on the titles of what they do.

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Give them space to start
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By Kevin McMullin
April 10, 2025 | 2 minute read

A Collegewise family I worked with years ago had an endearing dynamic. During our meetings together, the mother would routinely say to the father, “Honey, stop talking.”

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Soul helps you stand out
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By Kevin McMullin
March 27, 2025 | 3 minute read

One of the best ways to stand out in college admissions is to put some soul into your activities.

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