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Tips from our counselors

Name: Del Mar Admissions Consulting
Address: Del Mar, CA, US

Helpful tips on college essays, activities, and what actually moves an admissions decision — the kind of guidance our students get, shared here for anyone.

July 8, 2026 · Jack B.
Freshman or Sophomore? Start Here
The most useful admissions advice for 9th and 10th graders has almost nothing to do with admissions. Build the habits, the curiosity, and the foundation now, and senior year takes care of itself.
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July 7, 2026 · Benjamin P.
Is the ACT or SAT Right for Me?
The ACT and SAT are both accepted everywhere — but they test different things and reward different students. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you.
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June 10, 2026 · Jason Y.
Senior Fall: A Month-by-Month Guide to Application Season
The whole senior-fall application season, laid out month by month. What to do in July, how to not burn out in November, and the mistakes we watch students make every single year.
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Tips from our counselors

Freshman or Sophomore? Start Here

Is the ACT or SAT Right for Me?

Senior Fall: A Month-by-Month Guide to Application Season