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How to Write a Resume for Your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Common Application Form

Read our tips and tricks to complete the Common Application efficiently and with less stress! Our recommendations include timing, essay writing, editing, and gathering important information in advance.

Maureen Meyer2025-09-17T14:44:38-04:00September 17th, 2025|Categories: class of 2026, college, college admissions, college applications, College Essays, College Resume, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross, Resume|Tags: 2025-26 Common Application, collegiate gateway, common application, common application tips, julie gross, personal essay, Tips for Common App|

The Role of Grades in College Admissions

Colleges view your academic performance in high school as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. Find out which grades matter the most and why colleges weigh them so heavily in assessing your application. Read our tips for optimizing your academic coursework in high school as a foundation for successful college admissions.

When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?

Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2029 application cycle.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-12T10:29:30-04:00March 12th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Cambridge, Class of 2029, college, college admissions, college applications, College update letter, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross, Regular Decision Notification Dates, Wait Lists|Tags: class of 2029, College Admissions, College Applications, College Decisions, collegiate gateway, julie gross, regular decision, regular decision notification dates, waitlist letter of continued interest|

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part X: Conclusion

This is the tenth and final post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We’ve taken you through the variety of arts programs, how to decide what kind of program is right for you, and how to be a successful applicant! In our conclusion we summarize the joys and challenges of being an art maker!

Maureen Meyer2025-03-11T12:56:43-04:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Art Program, Art School, BFA, Cambridge, college, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross|Tags: art major, Art Program, Art School, BFA, college, College Admissions, college visits, collegiate gateway, Ivy League Art Programs, julie gross|

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part IX: Admissions Process

This is the ninth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We provide you with an inside look at the admissions process for arts programs, including the admissions factors and application components. Read our tips on how to be a successful candidate!

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part VII: Exceptional University Art Programs Outside of the Ivies

This is the seventh post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We dive into exceptional arts programs at universities outside of the Ivies, including Stanford, UCLA, University of Michigan, and Virginia Commonwealth University; and provide a spotlight on the art program at UCLA.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-05T13:22:14-05:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Admissions trends, AP Credits, apps, Art Program, Art School, BFA, Cambridge, college, College Academics, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, college visits, Collegiate Gateway, Fit, Julie Gross, Uncategorized|Tags: Art Program, BFA, collegiate gateway, julie gross, Stanford University, UCLA, university of michigan, Virginia Commonwealth University|

Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2029

Take a look at this year’s trends from colleges’ early admissions cycles. We’ve analyzed the story behind the stats at selective schools – from the return of standardized test requirements at some schools to how many schools continue to receive a steady rate of high application numbers and maintain low acceptance rates.

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part V: A Deep Dive of the Country’s Top Art Schools (Outside of NYC)

This is the fifth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We explore top art schools outside of NYC, consider how all the art schools compare, and provide a spotlight of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part IV: The New York Art School Experience

This is the fourth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We dive into the New York City art school experience and consider the pros and cons of attending an art program in NYC. We’ll also highlight the program at the School of Visual Arts (SVA).

Maureen Meyer2025-03-05T13:16:32-05:00February 8th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Art Program, Art School, BFA, Cambridge, college, College Academics, college admissions, college applications, college list, college visits, Collegiate Gateway, Fit, Julie Gross|Tags: Art Program, Art School, BFA, collegiate gateway, Cooper Union, julie gross, New York City, NYU Steinhardt, Parsons, PhenomenaLewis, Pratt, School of Visual Arts, SVA|