EducationCollege Application
#RI-6adae142·6 months ago·
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“Hired college application advisor for $1000”
What Actually Happened
Advisor's statements seemed unrealistic and made me question my chances of getting into top UC schools
What I wish I knew
"More transparency about the advisor's methods and qualifications"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of advisors who make overly optimistic claims and focus on your own strengths"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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