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What Admissions Distilled is
Admissions Distilled sends curated, subscription-based mailing lists covering US college admissions: financial aid, scholarships, rankings, internships, and related topics. It's informational content written by our editors, not personalized admissions counseling, legal advice, financial advice, or a guarantee of any outcome, including acceptance to any school or receipt of any aid or scholarship.
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Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
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