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Deciphering CC Slang

3/1/2015

Author: Angelina Li (STC Class of 2015)

College Confidential is notoriously confusing, with lots of ever-changing slang that can make learning vocab for the SAT seem like a breeze. Who knows what “adcom”, “DD” and “Little Ivies” are? Don’t worry, we’re here to help - here are some of the most important words that you need to know when browsing CC!

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CC - No, NOT THE EMAIL FUNCTION.

2/12/2015

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Author: Caleb Ho (STC Class of 2015)

What is College Confidential? By now, having decided to apply to the US, you have probably heard of this infamous website.

Opinions about this college help forum vary from “everything that is wrong with the admissions process” to “who needs a college counselor when I have College Confidential”.

Opinions about this college help forum vary from “everything that is wrong with the admissions process” to “who needs a college counselor when I have College Confidential”. In truth, it can be a helpful tool that can enhance your college search, or learn more about your favorite college. The key here is how to navigate this site effectively, and to ensure you leave it enlightened rather than a depressed creature sapped of self-esteem. Lets get started!

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When College Confidential is useful

2/9/2015

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Author: Angelina Li (STC Class of 2015)

Navigating College Confidential can sometimes seem like playing a high-stakes lottery. Sometimes, you’ll stumble upon hidden gems of advice that will help you to understand a college better. Other times, you’ll just end up frustrated and confused at the seemingly bizarre advice people are giving you.

Nevertheless, if you have the street-smarts to use it wisely, College Confidential can be an invaluable tool for helping you to research colleges, not to mention an excellent way to semi-productively procrastinate during your study breaks. Here are a few of the ways College Confidential can help you during your college search:

*Note: Just keep in mind that only information published by individual universities can be truly accurate - all other opinions are just varyingly precise degrees of speculation*

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Deciphering CC Slang

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