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June
05
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Complete revisions on remaining two UC essays; begin Columbi...
Progress Comments : Emma and I primarily worked on her University of California ...
June
11
02:00P - 03:00P
Homework Notes : Review and approve revised activity descriptions in UC appli...
Progress Comments : Emma and I worked on her University of California applicatio...
June
15
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Decide on USC and NYU applications; add photography activity...
Progress Comments : Unfortunately, Emma is now questioning whether or not she wa...
June
20
10:00A - 11:00A
Homework Notes : Finalize Stanford answers; complete UC San Diego supplement....
Progress Comments : Emma and I worked on her UCLA supplements and also discussed...
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