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description: Standing Out | The Savvy Applicant, a blog by Princeton College Consulting offers college expert application tips. Learn more about college admission news and trends here! (3)
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# The Savvy Applicant Blog

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### Topics

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- [Underclassmen (38)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/underclassmen)
- [Standing Out (32)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/standing-out)
- [College Essays (29)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/college-essays)
- [Extracurricular Activities (25)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/extracurricular-activities)
- [College Prep (22)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/college-prep)
- [GPA & Standardized Testing (13)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/gpa-standardized-testing)
- [Ivy League (12)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/ivy-league)
- [Personal Statement (12)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/personal-statement)
- [Letters of Recommendation (11)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/letters-of-recommendation)
- [College Visits (9)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/college-visits)
- [Acceptance Decision (5)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/acceptance-decision)
- [Curriculum (3)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/curriculum)
- [Athletes (2)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/athletes)
- [Interviews (2)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/interviews)
- [COVID-19 Updates (1)](https://www.princetoncollegeconsulting.net/blog/topic/covid-19-updates)

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