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Noor Haddad

Noor Haddad is a college counselor at Collegewise. Since joining Collegewise, Noor’s focus has shifted to injecting a healthy dose of equity into the college admission and counseling space. Noor has also continued to expand the equity and access work we do at as the leader of our Collegewise Scholarship program. She’s also made life at Collegewise infinitely better for her fellow Wisers through founding our book club and leading a class on putting together a Michelin Star-worthy charcuterie board.

Choosing a College

A Hot Take on College Rankings
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By Noor Haddad
November 18, 2020 | 5 minute read

The world of admissions is perceived to be a competition, and hyper-selective schools are perceived to be the prize. That’s why the U.S. News and World Report rankings have gotten attention...

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Announcements

Being Black in College: ACCEPT's Fall Webinar Series Begins Tomorrow
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By Noor Haddad
September 28, 2020 | 1 minute read

A few months ago, we announced that our friends at ACCEPT were hosting a free webinar series for Black students on the experience of being Black in college. It was such a success that...

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College Essays

Let's Get Existential: How to Write a College Essay about Identity
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By Noor Haddad
September 23, 2020 | 5 minute read

When you’re a teenager, you’re probably too busy to sit down and think about your own identity. No one exactly assigns you “introspection time” as homework (though, if you’re my student,...

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