Early Decision is a relatively new phenomenon in the college admissions landscape. But in the few decades since its inception, it’s become such a prominent feature of college admissions that many colleges fill up to half their freshman class through Early Decision applications. There is much controversy surrounding its impact ...
As parents and students refine college lists and choose which institutions to visit, one area that is often confusing is the college interview. At which colleges should you interview? When should the interviews take place? What role do these interviews serve? Role of College Interviews Admissions have become more competitive and ...
Strong teacher recommendations personalize and differentiate you, place you within the context of other students, and round out your college application. To that end, it is important to develop your relationships with teachers by participating in class discussions and engaging in special projects and papers during your junior year. And ...
Let’s begin with a fun exercise. Take a look at the art below, and describe what you see. Take a few minutes and jot down your observations. How Do You Process Information? When I administer the MBTI to individuals, I often ask them to describe what they see in the ...
Once again, it was a wild year in college admissions. Assessing the likelihood of acceptance to highly selective private and public universities was as unpredictable as ever, and while some applicants were lucky enough to receive early admission to their top choice, many students were dealt an uncertain hand of ...
Spring is fast approaching…which means it’s time to think ahead to summer! For high school students, summer represents a break from an intense academic schedule, and the opportunity to engage in a new world. You have an array of options –whether it’s immersing yourself in the culture of another ...
As a follow-up to our blog on Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2019, we bring you highlights from this year’s Regular Admissions outcomes! From increasing selectivity to expanding financial aid programs, here are some of the most noteworthy trends in college admissions. Overall Acceptance Rates Overall, application numbers ...
The redesigned SAT will debut in the spring of 2016. As a result, many current sophomores must decide whether to prep early and take the old SAT before the change, wait and take the new version of the SAT, or avoid the SAT altogether and focus on the ACT. There ...
This fall marked another exciting year for early admission. Whether you applied early decision or early action, there were some surprising trends among several highly sought-after schools. Each year, the early admissions landscape and university policies can change, and this year was no exception. Overall Early Application Numbers This fall, ...
Have you ever pictured yourself attending university in England or Scotland? You may be surprised to learn that it’s a more attainable goal than you think. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is especially true now, since Scotland recently voted to remain within the jurisdiction ...