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How to make the most of school breaks
Explore meaningful ways your teen can use time off to discover interests, develop new skills, and build confidence.
What colleges really value in experiences outside the classroom
Understand how admissions officers view activities like volunteering, internships, part-time jobs, and independent projects.
How to choose meaningful opportunities for your teen
Learn how to evaluate selective programs and find opportunities that align with your teen's interests and goals.
How to balance growth with time to recharge
Discover practical ways to plan productive breaks without overscheduling your teen or sacrificing much-needed rest.
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After earning a Master’s in Counselor Education at UT Austin, Julie joined the admissions office at Tulane University (her own undergraduate alma mater), where she spent the next 7 years evaluating more than 10,000 applications for admissions. During her tenure, Julie also personally led the Community Service Fellowship scholarship team, trained a dozen new members of the school’s admissions team, created the Spring Scholars January Admit abroad program, and managed the application process for Tulane’s accelerated BS/MD combined medical program.
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Lindsey Conger has helped students earn admission to some of the nation’s most selective universities, including Brown, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, and the University of Chicago, as well as competitive accelerated medical and dental programs such as Brown’s PLME and Case Western’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program. A former freelance writer whose work appeared in Forbes, HuffPost, and Inc., she brings expert storytelling skills to her counseling, guiding students through more than 100 essays each admissions cycle. Lindsey is especially sought after for her knowledge of BS/MD programs, where she has ghostwritten a book on the application process and conducted extensive mock interviews. Known for her individualized, student-centered approach, she helps teens discover their authentic interests and build compelling applications that reflect both academic and personal fit.
