Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Craig Meister discusses the 2026-2027 Common App, changes to certain colleges' supplements, and how to generally be the strongest first-year applicant this admissions cycle. He also answers LIVE student/parent questions.

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