Decision Drop College Admissions Blog

College Admissions, Decoded

Practical advice on essays, applications, and admissions strategy from two former admissions officers… no jargon, no fear.

Lisa Clay Lisa Clay

The Secret Sauce of College Admissions: Your Authentic Self

Colleges aren't just admitting transcripts; they're building a community, so honest, specific, true-to-you applications outperform ones that just sound impressive. A reminder that authenticity, not polish, is what actually gets noticed, because the strongest applications feel coherent, not performed, and that coherence is what makes an application memorable.

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Lisa Clay Lisa Clay

Welcome to Decision Drop!

Oh, Hello There…

We’re Josh and Lisa, and we’re genuinely glad you’re here.

This website is the beginning of something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time: Decision Drop.

We would like to start our blog by telling you a little about who we are, what we believe about college admissions, and what kind of service you can expect from us…

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