Why lying on your college application is never worth it, and how schools are catching on.

Letters of recommendation can play a major role in college applications when they tell a compelling story.

Let's talk about contextual honesty. The truth is always the right answer, but the whole truth isn't always the right answer. Every year, I meet with high school seniors preparing for college interviews. In the process of helping them prepare, I explain what I call contextual honesty. It's the skill of understanding that honesty has a context, and that answering thoughtfully within that context is a necessity. The concept is simple: before you answer any question, ask yours

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