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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 Applications

Applying to College This Fall? Make Sure You're Running the Right Race
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By Kevin McMullin
July 14, 2021 | 2 minute read

If you’re a senior preparing to apply to college this fall, you’ve probably been advised, nudged, or even nagged to “work on your applications over the summer.” It’s good advice. We’ve been...

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Life Advice for Teens

Resolve to Create a Healthy Habit
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By Kevin McMullin
January 6, 2021 | 3 minute read

Ah, New Year’s Resolutions. We’re so brimming with confidence when we make them. We promise ourselves not to break them this year. But somehow, all that fortitude and gumption we were...

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Announcements

The Collegewise Podcast is Here
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By Kevin McMullin
June 1, 2020 | 2 minute read

We’re excited to share that the Collegewise podcast, Get Wise: College Admissions Explained, is available now on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted by our Chief Academic Officer, Arun...

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What Colleges Look For

5 Things That Don't Impress Colleges
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By Kevin McMullin
September 24, 2019 | 3 minute read

While the most successful college applicants took their college planning seriously, they didn’t measure every decision in high school against the yardstick of what will look good to...

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Announcements

It was 20 years ago today…
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By Kevin McMullin
August 16, 2019 | 3 minute read

It’s a day of nostalgia and excitement for me, as it was exactly 20 years ago that I officially started a little business called Collegewise. I knew I had the knowledge to help families...

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

How To Get More Financial Aid For College
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By Kevin McMullin
May 14, 2019 | 4 minute read

From: If the U Fits: Expert Advice on Finding the Right College and Getting Accepted by Collegewise founder, Kevin McMullin Update from Summer 2020: if you want to qualify for merit money,...

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